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The Super Green List

A list of 10 seafoods that earn top marks from Seafood Watch for environmental sustainability and are nutritious and healthy to eat.

Simple and straightforward, you can eat these Super Green seafoods in good conscience, knowing they're good for you and the planet. These foods are high in omega-3 fatty acids, low in mercury, and, above all, rated green for environmental sustainability by the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch program. 

Alaska flounder & sole

Choose flounder and sole caught in Alaska for a delicious, sustainable whitefish.

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Arctic char

Hailing from frigid Arctic waters, this delicious fish is a sustainable and delicious alternative to salmon.

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Farmed clams

These beautiful bivalves are a sustainable, versatile culinary delight.

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Farmed mussels

Within each small mussel shell, you’ll find a treasure trove of essential nutrients.

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Farmed oysters

Prized for their flavor and rich nutritional content, farmed oysters are a sustainable seafood option.

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Farmed seaweed

These nutritious, sustainable sea vegetables have been eaten for centuries—and you can try them too!

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Troll and pole-&-line albacore tuna

A pantry staple, albacore tuna from troll or pole-&-line fisheries is high in protein and omega-3s.

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U.S. farmed catfish

U.S. farmed catfish is an affordable, healthy, and sustainable Southern staple.

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U.S. farmed rainbow trout

U.S. farmed rainbow trout is a cinch to swap into your favorite fish recipes. 

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U.S. farmed striped bass

Enjoy green-rated U.S. farmed striped bass—rich, buttery, and a great source of protein.

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Super Green List FAQs

Learn more about the Seafood Watch Super Green List in this FAQ.

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