Tilapia » Tilapia from Asia
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Eco-Worst Choice |
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Eco-Best |
Eco-OK |
Details About Tilapia from Asia
Health DetailsThis is an Eco-Worst choice. If you decide to eat it, we recommend the following due to contaminant levels:
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Eco DetailsMost tilapia in the U.S. market is imported from Latin America and Southeast Asia, where management and farming practices are less environmentally friendly than in the U.S. Since tilapia are not native to these areas, severe ecological damage can occur if tilapia escape to the wild. |
More About Tilapia from Asia
Most tilapia in the U.S. is a mix of the three species listed below.
Species Information
This guide is produced in collaboration with the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
