Seafood Watch

Farmed clams are our September Super Green seafood. Most clams you’ll find in the U.S. are farmed and rated green for environmental sustainability. They’re among the most sustainable seafoods you can buy! They’re also great for you. Clams are a protein powerhouse with 15-20 grams per three-ounce serving (without shell), depending on the variety. This makes them an excellent source of lean protein for muscle maintenance and repair. Enjoy a boost of nutrients thanks to clams’ rich profile of essential micronutrients, including vitamin B12, choline, and selenium. These are important for supporting healthy blood and nerve cells, brain and nervous function, and antioxidant defense. Clams contribute to your daily suggested intake of the long chain omega-3s EPA and DHA, which support cardiovascular health and brain function and help reduce inflammation. Clam-curious eaters can try easy ways to add this healthy, sustainable protein to their diets, such as topping pizza with clams, adding them into chili, or trying smoked clams on a seacuterie board. Learn more about clams and find a new recipe for Taiwanese stir-fried clams with basil at: https://lnkd.in/gx6i5uFN.

Help ensure our seafood ratings are accurate and up to date by reviewing and commenting on newly released draft assessments. Public comment on Pacific bluefin tuna (U.S. and Mexico) remains open through September 9. We're committed to a transparent and inclusive process, and our assessments go through several internal and external reviews. We encourage you to learn more about our standards and the broader assessment process to provide feedback on draft assessments during the open public comment period. Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/g3AJqAHK

On Tuesday, September 3, we released new and updated recommendations and ratings. Rainbow trout farmed in Canada is now rated green. California spiny lobster caught in California remains rated yellow. Learn more about these and all our ratings at https://lnkd.in/g2vAgYRT.

U.S. farmed catfish is rated green for environmental sustainability. That’s great news since channel catfish farming accounts for the biggest slice of American aquaculture production. Learn how our friends from America's Catch, Inc. raise environmentally sustainable catfish in Mississippi. Most U.S. catfish farming occurs in ponds in Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. #SuperGreenList #SustainableSeafood #Catfish

Help ensure our seafood ratings are accurate and up to date by reviewing and commenting on newly released draft assessments. We welcome public comment on Pacific bluefin tuna (U.S. and Mexico) August 15-September 9. We're committed to a transparent and inclusive process, and our assessments go through several internal and external reviews. We encourage you to learn more about our standards and the broader assessment process to provide feedback on draft assessments during the open public comment period. Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/g3AJqAHK

August is National Catfish Month, and we’re excited to announce that U.S. farmed catfish joins our Super Green List in celebration. Catfish get their name from their barbels, the face-framing, whisker-like sensory organs providing a feline facade. Delicious, nutrient-dense, and easy to prepare, catfish has a celebrated history around the world. Farmed catfish has a more mild, neutral flavor than its wild counterpart, and, when it’s grown in the U.S., it’s environmentally sustainable. Catfish is also good for you. Containing only 119 calories per serving (about 3.5 ounces), U.S. farmed catfish is a lean, nutrient-packed food, offering an optimal main-dish option for healthy weight. Catfish has a healthy fat profile. It’s low in saturated fat (as low as 1 gram per serving, depending on variety), while providing a good source of the omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA (up to 300 milligrams per serving). That means this seafood also helps support a healthy heart and brain function. With about 15 grams of high-quality protein per serving (depending on variety), catfish is a wholesome protein option to help support your body’s needs for muscle and tissue repair. Catfish also provides a slew of other essential nutrients including vitamin B12 (121% Daily Value) for healthy blood and nerve function, selenium (26% Daily Value) to protect from oxidative damage, phosphorus (24% Daily Value) for bones and teeth formation, thiamin (15% Daily Value) to aid in energy metabolism, and potassium (19% Daily Value) for nerve and muscle action. Learn all about U.S. farmed catfish, find our new recipe for Cajun blackened catfish with okra and tomatoes, and more at https://lnkd.in/gs7GgTKR.

Help Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch tell the story of sustainable seafood at SXSW 2025. Follow the link to cast your vote so we can earn a place on the program: https://lnkd.in/gT7Z_eyz.

Dive deep into the world of sustainable fishing with the newest installment to our animated video series focused on fishing and farming methods. In this video, we explore buoy gear, an innovative approach to fishing for species like swordfish, which minimizes bycatch and reduces harm to marine ecosystems. To learn more about fishing and farming methods, watch our videos at https://lnkd.in/gtb5C5ZY

On Monday, August 5, we released new and updated recommendations and ratings. Northern razor clams caught in the Quinault Indian Nation fishery, Oregon, and Washington are rated green, and they’re rated yellow when caught in Alaska. Our British Columbia groundfish assessment covering seven commercial fisheries has been updated. This assessment rates arrowtooth flounder, yellowtail rockfish, sablefish, and 32 other species. The ratings are a mix of red, yellow, and green. Learn more about these and all our ratings at https://lnkd.in/g2vAgYRT.

Looking for a sustainable seafood option that’s a cinch to prepare, even on those hectic weeknights? Say hello to wild-caught Alaska flounder and sole, our July Super Green List addition. We recommend any species of Alaska flounder and sole either certified by the @Marine Stewardship Council or rated green by Seafood Watch. Shaped like haphazard pancakes, flounder and sole are flatfishes. They carry both their eyes on one side of their head and lie flat on the seafloor, blending in seamlessly with the bottom habitats they call home.These fish, which include species like arrowtooth flounder, yellowfin sole, and flathead sole, are an important part of ocean food webs. Flounder and sole shine with nutritional benefits for humans, too. With over 12 grams per serving, Alaska flounder and sole are a great source of lean protein, essential for muscle repair and body strength. Flounder and sole have low saturated fat levels and good amounts of the long-chain omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA, which help protect against cardiovascular disease. They promote strong bones. Flounder and sole are good sources of phosphorus and vitamin D, important nutrients for maintaining strong bones and teeth. A serving provides 20 percent of your daily phosphorus needs and 14 percent of the Daily Value of vitamin D. They power healthy thyroid and metabolism. One serving of these Super Green List fish provide nearly half the Daily Value of selenium, an essential mineral that plays an important role in healthy thyroid and metabolism function. They boost vitamin B-12. You can meet nearly half of your daily B-12 needs with a serving of flounder or sole, supporting nerve function, DNA production, and red blood cell formation. Learn all about Alaska flounder and sole at: https://lnkd.in/g56zB7Si.