Basa

Pangasius bocourti & Pangasius hypophthalmus

Also known as: Tra, Catfish, Vietnamese River Cobbler

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Overview

Basa (also known as pangasius, or catfish) sustainability varies. It is a whitefish that is farmed in ponds in South East Asia. The Best Choice’s are basa that has been certified by the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC), GLOBALG.A.P., or Global Seafood Alliance Best Aquaculture Practices.

Ratings

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Best Choice

Rated 1-2
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Farmed

Location: Asia: Vietnam, All areas

Method: Open net pen, freshwater

Certification: GLOBALG.A.P.

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Farmed

Location: Global: Global, All areas

Method: Open net pen, freshwater

Certification: Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC)

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2

Farmed

Location: Asia: Vietnam, Mekong Delta

Method: Open net pen, freshwater

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

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Farmed

Location: Asia: Vietnam, Mekong Delta

Method: Open net pen, freshwater

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

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OK - Needs Improvement

Rated 3-4
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Farmed

Location: Asia: Vietnam, Mekong Delta

Method: Open net pen, freshwater

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Avoid

Rated 5
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Under review

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Sustainable swaps

Also known as

Tra

Catfish

Vietnamese River Cobbler

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