Tilapia seafood items
Ocean Wise’s recommendations are based on 4 criteria. An Ocean Wise recommended species is:
- Abundant and resilient to fishing pressures
- Well managed with a comprehensive management plan based on current research
- Harvested in a method that ensures limited bycatch on non-target and endangered species
- Harvested in ways that limit damage to marine or aquatic habitats and negative interactions with other species.
To learn more please refer to our Ocean Wise Recommendation Policy.
| Status | Variety | Latin name | Wild/Farmed | Harvest method | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Wise | Nile tilapia | Oreochromis niloticus | Farmed | Closed system, Inland tank | Alberta, Farm specific |
| Ocean Wise | Tilapia | Oreochromis spp. | Farmed | Closed system | US |
| Ocean Wise | Tilapia | Oreochromis spp. | Farmed | Pond | Ecuador |
| Not Recommended | Tilapia | Oreochromis spp., Sarotherodon spp.,Tilapia spp. | Farmed | Open net pen | Brazil, China, Costa Rica, Honduras, Mexico, Thailand, Vietnam |
| Not Recommended | Tilapia | Oreochromis spp | Farmed | Pond | China |
| Not Recommended | Tilapia | Oreochromis spp. | Farmed | Pond | Taiwan |
