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Pink salmon

Oncorhynchus gorbuscha

Also known as: Humpback salmon, Spring salmon

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

Overview

Pacific salmon – Chum salmon, pink salmon and red salmon – is a Best Choice if certified by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC). If you are buying wild caught salmon, make sure you choose Pacific salmon as Atlantic salmon are struggling in the wild and are a Fish to Avoid.

Ratings

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Rated 1-2
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Wild-caught

Location: Alaska

Management area: Alaska

Method: Net (purse seine or ring)

Certification: Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)

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Wild-caught

Location: Alaska

Management area: Alaska

Method: Net (gill or fixed; beach seine)

Certification: Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)

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OK - Needs Improvement

Rated 3-4
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Avoid

Rated 5
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Under review

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Sustainable swaps

Also known as

Humpback salmon

Spring salmon

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