Fish Wild v. Farm raised

My last post discussed how I really only want to eat wild caught fish.  The reality is that some farmed fish, especially salmon, are less nutritious than farmed fish.  My husband pointed out that some fish are actually farmed in their native environment.  So, I did some research...

When the topic of wild v. farm raised fish is brought up there are a lot of concerns about the nutrition of the seafood, the sustainability and the impact on the environment.

From what I have found clams, mussels and oysters are fine if they are farmed.  The consensus is that they are raised in their native waters and clean the water around them.  Like many other fish you really want want to avoid these shellfish if they are from China or Latin America due to pollution.

I have found this link to pocket guides that I think give you the best option for making the best decision for your seafood purchases.  It is called the pocket seafood guide and they are made for different regions.  You can get them here or it also comes as a smartphone app at no cost.  

I hope this helps make you happier about the seafood you eat like it will for me.

Anthoinette