Alaska pollock
Theragra chalcogramma
Also known as: Walleye pollock
Overview
Alaska pollock is a common whitefish that is often found in fishcakes and fish fingers. Sustainability varies. The Best Choice is Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)-certified Alaska pollock caught in the Gulf of Alaska and the Bering Sea.
Ratings
Showing 4 results for Alaska pollock
Best Choice
Best Choice
This seafood has been sustainably caught or responsibly farmed.
Wild-caught
Location: Gulf of Alaska
Management area: Certified fleets only
Method: Net (pelagic trawl)
Certification: Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)
More infoWild-caught
Location: Bering Sea (West): Navarinsky stock
Management area: Certified fleets only
Method: Net (pelagic trawl)
Certification: Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)
More infoWild-caught
Location: Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands
Management area: Certified fleets only
Method: Net (pelagic trawl)
Certification: Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)
More infoOK - Needs Improvement
OK - Needs Improvement
An ok choice, but needs improvement. We recommend seeking alternatives where possible.
Wild-caught
Location: Sea of Okhotsk
Management area: Certified fleets only
Method: Net (pelagic trawl)
Certification: Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)
More infoAvoid
Avoid
We recommend avoiding these options as they have significant environmental concerns.
Under review
Under review
These ratings are currently being reviewed.
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