Salmon (Organic Farmed)

The MCS rates most farmed salmon as a bad choice but makes an exception for organic-certified European salmon.

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Sources:

• Monterey Bay Aquarium
• Marine Conservation Society
• FDA Mercury Table

The MCS lists wild-caught salmon as a 5, and rates most farmed salmon as a 3. The Monterey Bay Aquarium lists the same farmed salmon as Avoid, making it not recommended, but does specifically mention Alaskan and Coho as good options.