Wild and Farm Raised
Do you know the difference between wild and farm raised seafood?
When seafood is "wild caught" it means that the waters where the fish are caught are not controlled by any meaningful way and is reserved for fishing only. Wild fisheries exist for the most part in oceans especially around coasts and continental shelves. They can also exist in lakes and rivers. When fish is caught in the wild, the fish contain more omega 3 essential fatty acids (the good kind of fat). In addition, wild caught fish contain 20% more protein while the calorie content is 20% less than farm raised fish.
In contrast to wild caught seafood, farm raised seafood is the process of raising fish commercially in tanks or enclosures, usually for food. Some of the most common farm raised seafood include: salmon, tilapia, catfish, and shrimp.
