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Atlantic salmon

Salmo salar

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Think before you buy!
Some sources of this species are more sustainable than others. View ratings.

Overview

Atlantic salmon sustainability varies. Avoid wild Atlantic salmon as they are struggling in the wild and numbers are dangerously low. Most of what’s in the market is farmed. There are environmental concerns relating to the farming of salmon. Check labels for how and where it was produced and look out for eco-labels: the Best Choices are organic or Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC). If these aren’t available, wild-caught Pacific salmon is a good alternative. All wild Alaskan salmon are certified by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) and you’ll see this label on the packet. Atlantic salmon is widely sold in supermarkets as fresh fillets, smoked salmon, ready meals, and frozen products.

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Best Choice

Rated 1-2
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Farmed

Location: Europe: Ireland, All areas; Europe: UK, Scotland

Method: Open net pen, marine

Certification: Organic

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Farmed

Location: Europe: Norway, All areas; Europe: Iceland, All areas; Europe: UK, Scotland

Method: Open net pen, marine

Certification: Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC)

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OK - Needs Improvement

Rated 3-4
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Farmed

Location: Europe: UK, Scotland

Method: Open net pen, marine

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Farmed

Location: Europe: Norway, All areas

Method: Open net pen, marine

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Farmed

Location: Europe: Faroe Islands, All areas; Europe: Norway, All areas; Europe: UK, Scotland

Method: Open net pen, marine

Certification: GLOBALG.A.P.

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Farmed

Location: Europe: Norway, All areas; Europe: UK, Scotland

Method: Open net pen, marine

Certification: Global Seafood Alliance Best Aquaculture Practices (GAA BAP) 3*, Global Seafood Alliance Best Aquaculture Practices (GAA BAP) 4*

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Farmed

Location: Europe: Faroe Islands, All areas

Method: Open net pen, marine

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Farmed

Location: South America: Chile, All areas

Method: Open net pen, marine

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Avoid

Rated 5
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5

Wild-caught

Location: NE Atlantic (England and Wales)

Management area: All rivers not classified as 'Not at risk' by the Environment Agency

Method: Net (drift), Net (gill or fixed)

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5

Wild-caught

Location: NE Atlantic (Scotland)

Management area: Rivers listed as Grade 2 or 3 by Marine Scotland

Method: Net (drift), Net (gill or fixed)

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5

Wild-caught

Location: NE Atlantic

Management area: All areas and all rivers not achieving conservation limits

Method: Net (drift), Net (gill or fixed)

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