Seafood Results
Tilapia
Ocean Wise
Variety
Tilapia, Hybrid red
Oreochromis mossambicus x Oreochromis niloticus
Method
Farmed
Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (Indoor Tanks With Wastewater Treatment)
Location
Worldwide
Overall Rating
Market Names
Izumidai, Saint Peter Fish
Summary
The Ocean Wise recommendation for this seafood variety comes from a global assessment of recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) across species. This global report was possible because many aspects of RAS (i.e. the fundamental characteristics of the aquaculture method) are similar regardless of the species cultured. Should a species specific assessment exists for this aquaculture method, this report will take precedent for an Ocean Wise recommendation.
Note: All Ocean Wise recommendations for recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) apply only to seafood products grown exclusively in RAS facilities through harvest at the end of grow out. It does not apply to seafood products that were raised in RAS hatcheries and transitioned to other production systems for the grow out period.
Escapes: RAS is a land based aquaculture method where production occurs in buildings and tanks. In addition, tank-based RAS utilize multiple screens and secondary capture devises. In combination, this setup ensures physical separation of the culture area from the natural environment minimizing the risk of escapes.
Disease: Disease transmission to the wild is low. RAS discharge limited volumes of water and have the ability to control and treat all discharges. Many facilities utilize ozonation and UV irradiation to disinfect water and maintain water quality.
Feed: Feed use and subsequent environmental impacts are highly species-specific, with some species requiring high levels of fishmeal and fish oil in their diets, which is often sourced from wild capture fisheries, while others can be grown commercially on a feed containing no animal ingredients. There are ongoing advancements in aquaculture feeds (particularly reductions in the use of fishmeal and fish oil) and their efficiency of use (i.e., the feed conversion ratio, FCR), making this an area of continued improvement for RAS operations.
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Ocean Wise
Variety
Tilapia, Nile
Oreochromis niloticus
Method
Farmed
Ponds
Location
Ecuador
Ocean Wise
Variety
Tilapia, Nile
Oreochromis niloticus
Method
Farmed
Net Pens / Cages (Freshwater Only)
Location
Mexico
Ocean Wise
Variety
Tilapia, Hybrid red
Oreochromis mossambicus x Oreochromis niloticus
Method
Farmed
Ponds
Location
Ecuador
Ocean Wise
Variety
Tilapia, Blue
Oreochromis aureus
Method
Farmed
Raceways
Location
Peru
Ocean Wise
Variety
Tilapia, Mozambique
Oreochromis mossambicus
Method
Farmed
Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (Indoor Tanks Without Wastewater Treatment)
Location
Worldwide
Overall Rating
Market Names
Izumidai, Saint Peter Fish
Summary
The Ocean Wise recommendation for this seafood variety comes from a global assessment of recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) across species. This global report was possible because many aspects of RAS (i.e. the fundamental characteristics of the aquaculture method) are similar regardless of the species cultured. Should a species specific assessment exists for this aquaculture method, this report will take precedent for an Ocean Wise recommendation.
Note: All Ocean Wise recommendations for recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) apply only to seafood products grown exclusively in RAS facilities through harvest at the end of grow out. It does not apply to seafood products that were raised in RAS hatcheries and transitioned to other production systems for the grow out period.
Escapes: RAS is a land based aquaculture method where production occurs in buildings and tanks. In addition, tank-based RAS utilize multiple screens and secondary capture devises. In combination, this setup ensures physical separation of the culture area from the natural environment minimizing the risk of escapes.
Disease: Disease transmission to the wild is low. RAS discharge limited volumes of water and have the ability to control and treat all discharges. Many facilities utilize ozonation and UV irradiation to disinfect water and maintain water quality.
Feed: Feed use and subsequent environmental impacts are highly species-specific, with some species requiring high levels of fishmeal and fish oil in their diets, which is often sourced from wild capture fisheries, while others can be grown commercially on a feed containing no animal ingredients. There are ongoing advancements in aquaculture feeds (particularly reductions in the use of fishmeal and fish oil) and their efficiency of use (i.e., the feed conversion ratio, FCR), making this an area of continued improvement for RAS operations.
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Ocean Wise
Variety
Mozambique tilapia
Oreochromis mossambicus
Method
Farmed
Location
FAO 67 (Northwest Pacific Ocean)
Overall Rating
Market Names
Summary
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Ocean Wise
Variety
Tilapia, Nile
Oreochromis niloticus
Method
Farmed
Net Pens / Cages (Freshwater Only)
Location
Honduras
Ocean Wise
Variety
Tilapia, Mozambique
Oreochromis mossambicus
Method
Farmed
Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (Indoor Tanks With Wastewater Treatment)
Location
Worldwide
Overall Rating
Market Names
Izumidai, Saint Peter Fish
Summary
The Ocean Wise recommendation for this seafood variety comes from a global assessment of recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) across species. This global report was possible because many aspects of RAS (i.e. the fundamental characteristics of the aquaculture method) are similar regardless of the species cultured. Should a species specific assessment exists for this aquaculture method, this report will take precedent for an Ocean Wise recommendation.
Note: All Ocean Wise recommendations for recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) apply only to seafood products grown exclusively in RAS facilities through harvest at the end of grow out. It does not apply to seafood products that were raised in RAS hatcheries and transitioned to other production systems for the grow out period.
Escapes: RAS is a land based aquaculture method where production occurs in buildings and tanks. In addition, tank-based RAS utilize multiple screens and secondary capture devises. In combination, this setup ensures physical separation of the culture area from the natural environment minimizing the risk of escapes.
Disease: Disease transmission to the wild is low. RAS discharge limited volumes of water and have the ability to control and treat all discharges. Many facilities utilize ozonation and UV irradiation to disinfect water and maintain water quality.
Feed: Feed use and subsequent environmental impacts are highly species-specific, with some species requiring high levels of fishmeal and fish oil in their diets, which is often sourced from wild capture fisheries, while others can be grown commercially on a feed containing no animal ingredients. There are ongoing advancements in aquaculture feeds (particularly reductions in the use of fishmeal and fish oil) and their efficiency of use (i.e., the feed conversion ratio, FCR), making this an area of continued improvement for RAS operations.
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Ocean Wise
Variety
Tilapia, Hybrid red
Oreochromis mossambicus x Oreochromis niloticus
Method
Farmed
Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (Indoor Tanks Without Wastewater Treatment)
Location
Worldwide
Overall Rating
Market Names
Izumidai, Saint Peter Fish
Summary
The Ocean Wise recommendation for this seafood variety comes from a global assessment of recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) across species. This global report was possible because many aspects of RAS (i.e. the fundamental characteristics of the aquaculture method) are similar regardless of the species cultured. Should a species specific assessment exists for this aquaculture method, this report will take precedent for an Ocean Wise recommendation.
Note: All Ocean Wise recommendations for recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) apply only to seafood products grown exclusively in RAS facilities through harvest at the end of grow out. It does not apply to seafood products that were raised in RAS hatcheries and transitioned to other production systems for the grow out period.
Escapes: RAS is a land based aquaculture method where production occurs in buildings and tanks. In addition, tank-based RAS utilize multiple screens and secondary capture devises. In combination, this setup ensures physical separation of the culture area from the natural environment minimizing the risk of escapes.
Disease: Disease transmission to the wild is low. RAS discharge limited volumes of water and have the ability to control and treat all discharges. Many facilities utilize ozonation and UV irradiation to disinfect water and maintain water quality.
Feed: Feed use and subsequent environmental impacts are highly species-specific, with some species requiring high levels of fishmeal and fish oil in their diets, which is often sourced from wild capture fisheries, while others can be grown commercially on a feed containing no animal ingredients. There are ongoing advancements in aquaculture feeds (particularly reductions in the use of fishmeal and fish oil) and their efficiency of use (i.e., the feed conversion ratio, FCR), making this an area of continued improvement for RAS operations.
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Ocean Wise
Variety
Tilapia, Nile
Oreochromis niloticus
Method
Farmed
Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (Indoor Tanks Without Wastewater Treatment)
Location
Worldwide
Overall Rating
Market Names
Izumidai, Saint Peter Fish
Summary
The Ocean Wise recommendation for this seafood variety comes from a global assessment of recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) across species. This global report was possible because many aspects of RAS (i.e. the fundamental characteristics of the aquaculture method) are similar regardless of the species cultured. Should a species specific assessment exists for this aquaculture method, this report will take precedent for an Ocean Wise recommendation.
Note: All Ocean Wise recommendations for recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) apply only to seafood products grown exclusively in RAS facilities through harvest at the end of grow out. It does not apply to seafood products that were raised in RAS hatcheries and transitioned to other production systems for the grow out period.
Escapes: RAS is a land based aquaculture method where production occurs in buildings and tanks. In addition, tank-based RAS utilize multiple screens and secondary capture devises. In combination, this setup ensures physical separation of the culture area from the natural environment minimizing the risk of escapes.
Disease: Disease transmission to the wild is low. RAS discharge limited volumes of water and have the ability to control and treat all discharges. Many facilities utilize ozonation and UV irradiation to disinfect water and maintain water quality.
Feed: Feed use and subsequent environmental impacts are highly species-specific, with some species requiring high levels of fishmeal and fish oil in their diets, which is often sourced from wild capture fisheries, while others can be grown commercially on a feed containing no animal ingredients. There are ongoing advancements in aquaculture feeds (particularly reductions in the use of fishmeal and fish oil) and their efficiency of use (i.e., the feed conversion ratio, FCR), making this an area of continued improvement for RAS operations.
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Ocean Wise
Variety
Mozambique tilapia
Oreochromis mossambicus
Method
Farmed
Location
FAO 67 (Northwest Pacific Ocean)
Overall Rating
Market Names
Summary
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Ocean Wise
Variety
Mozambique tilapia
Oreochromis mossambicus
Method
Farmed
Recirculating Aquaculture Systems
Location
FAO 67 (Northwest Pacific Ocean)
Overall Rating
Market Names
View Report
Ocean Wise
Variety
Tilapia, Nile
Oreochromis niloticus
Method
Farmed
Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (Indoor Tanks With Wastewater Treatment)
Location
Worldwide
Overall Rating
Market Names
Izumidai, Saint Peter Fish
Summary
The Ocean Wise recommendation for this seafood variety comes from a global assessment of recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) across species. This global report was possible because many aspects of RAS (i.e. the fundamental characteristics of the aquaculture method) are similar regardless of the species cultured. Should a species specific assessment exists for this aquaculture method, this report will take precedent for an Ocean Wise recommendation.
Note: All Ocean Wise recommendations for recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) apply only to seafood products grown exclusively in RAS facilities through harvest at the end of grow out. It does not apply to seafood products that were raised in RAS hatcheries and transitioned to other production systems for the grow out period.
Escapes: RAS is a land based aquaculture method where production occurs in buildings and tanks. In addition, tank-based RAS utilize multiple screens and secondary capture devises. In combination, this setup ensures physical separation of the culture area from the natural environment minimizing the risk of escapes.
Disease: Disease transmission to the wild is low. RAS discharge limited volumes of water and have the ability to control and treat all discharges. Many facilities utilize ozonation and UV irradiation to disinfect water and maintain water quality.
Feed: Feed use and subsequent environmental impacts are highly species-specific, with some species requiring high levels of fishmeal and fish oil in their diets, which is often sourced from wild capture fisheries, while others can be grown commercially on a feed containing no animal ingredients. There are ongoing advancements in aquaculture feeds (particularly reductions in the use of fishmeal and fish oil) and their efficiency of use (i.e., the feed conversion ratio, FCR), making this an area of continued improvement for RAS operations.
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Ocean Wise
Eco-Certification:
Naturland
Variety
Tilapia
Oreochromis spp.
Method
Farmed
Net Pens / Cages
Location
Worldwide
Eco-Certification
Market Names
Izumidai, Saint Peter Fish
Summary
Rationale: Ocean Wise recommends some, but not all Naturland Certified Aquaculture. Click to learn more about how the Naturland Standards for Organic Aquaculture were benchmarked to Ocean Wise.
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Ocean Wise
Eco-Certification:
Naturland
Variety
Tilapia
Oreochromis spp.
Method
Farmed
Ponds
Location
Worldwide
Eco-Certification
Market Names
Izumidai, Saint Peter Fish
Summary
Rationale: Ocean Wise recommends some, but not all Naturland Certified Aquaculture. Click to learn more about how the Naturland Standards for Organic Aquaculture were benchmarked to Ocean Wise.
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Not Recommended
Variety
Tilapia, Nile
Oreochromis niloticus
Method
Farmed
Ponds
Location
China
Not Recommended
Variety
Tilapia, Mozambique
Oreochromis mossambicus
Method
Farmed
Ponds
Location
China
Not Recommended
Variety
Tilapia, Hybrid
Oreochromis niloticus x Oreochromis aureus
Method
Farmed
Ponds
Location
China
Not Recommended
Variety
Tilapia, Blue
Oreochromis aureus
Method
Farmed
Ponds
Location
Taiwan
Not Recommended
Variety
Tilapia, Hybrid red
Oreochromis mossambicus x Oreochromis niloticus
Method
Farmed
Ponds
Location
Taiwan
Not Recommended
Variety
Tilapia, Nile
Oreochromis niloticus
Method
Farmed
Ponds
Location
Taiwan
Not Recommended
Variety
Tilapia, Mozambique
Oreochromis mossambicus
Method
Farmed
Ponds
Location
Taiwan
Not Recommended
Variety
Tilapia, Nile
Oreochromis niloticus
Method
Farmed
Net Pens / Cages (Freshwater Only)
Location
Indonesia
Not Recommended
Variety
Tilapia, Sabaki
Oreochromis spilurus
Method
Farmed
Ponds
Location
Taiwan
Not Recommended
Variety
Tilapia, Hybrid red
Oreochromis mossambicus x Oreochromis niloticus
Method
Farmed
Net Pens / Cages (Freshwater Only)
Location
Colombia
Not Recommended
Variety
Tilapia, Nile
Oreochromis niloticus
Method
Farmed
Net Pens / Cages (Freshwater Only)
Location
Colombia
Not Recommended
Variety
Tilapia, Wami
Oreochromis urolepis
Method
Farmed
Ponds
Location
Taiwan
Not Recommended
Eco-Certification:
Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC)
Variety
Tilapia
Oreochromis spp.
Method
Farmed
All Production Methods
Location
Worldwide
Eco-Certification
Market Names
Izumidai, Saint Peter Fish
Summary
Rationale: Ocean Wise recommends some, but not all Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) Certified Aquaculture. Click to learn more about how ASC Standards for Aquaculture were benchmarked to Ocean Wise.
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Not Recommended
Eco-Certification:
Global Aquaculture Alliance
Variety
Tilapia
Oreochromis spp.
Method
Farmed
All Production Methods
Location
Worldwide
Eco-Certification
Market Names
Izumidai, Saint Peter Fish
Summary
Rationale: Ocean Wise recommends some, but not all Global Aquaculture Alliance BAP (GAA) certified Aquaculture. Click to learn more about how GAA Standards for Aquaculture were benchmarked to Ocean Wise.