In general, I go for wild-caught fish. I don't buy it terribly often, so I don't mind if it occasionally comes from far (Alaskan salmon, for instance), but try to avoid fish that comes from far off when there are closer-caught options. I also usually avoid farmed fish - especially salmon. Some people say it is it better to purchase farmed fish and not contribute to over-fishing, but it seems to me that anything grown in industrial conditions isn't good. And most farms these days are industrial farms...including fish farms.
But I think there is a more important aspect to consider rather than "wild-caught" vs "farmed" vs. "local", and that is sustainability. Figuring out what is sustainable in the fish industry, however, is not easy for the layman.
I found a resource to share with you that might help - I know it helped me!
Top Ten Sustainable Fish Choices and Ten Fish You Should Avoid Eating at foodluvin.com
So, what do you think? Which of these choices surprised you? What changes might you make based on this. I know I'm glad I've been opting for Wild Alaskan Salmon lately...and this week I'm going to try Farm-Raised Rainbow Trout. Normally, I would have eschewed "farm-raised", but it is the most sustainable option I can make at my supermarket this week.
Now if I can just learn to fish. :)
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Well done Kerry on the sustainability front! It's such an important issue ...
I love my back yard vegie patch for many reasons - including the fact that it's two steps from my kitchen door and no need for a car trip anywhere!
Cheers
June in Australia
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