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Common name - Basa, Tra, Catfish or Vietnamese River Cobbler
Scientific name - Pangasius bocourti & Pangasius hypophthalmus
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Consumer Information
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Summary
Pangasius farmed to GlobalGap certified production standards is currently the best choice to make for this farmed species. The GlobalGap certification addresses a number of issues of environmental concern, the auditing of which requires farm inspections and standard enforcement. There are a number of issues of environmental concern associated with production. These include: habitat alteration; disease outbreak and parasite transfer; nutrient and organic pollution; escapes; interactions with local wildlife and enforcement of regulations. Pangasius is a an omnivore and, as such, is not heavily reliant on marine proteins and oils to form part of its diet. However, the fish used to produce the feed is currently not certified as being responsibly managed or sustainable.
Alternatives
(Based on method of production, fish type, and consumer rating: only fish rated 3 and below are included.)
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