Basa
Pangasius bocourti & Pangasius hypophthalmus
Also known as: Tra, Catfish, Vietnamese River Cobbler
Overview
Basa (also known as pangasius, or catfish) sustainability varies. It is a whitefish that is farmed in ponds in South East Asia. The Best Choice’s are basa that has been certified by the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC), GLOBALG.A.P., or Global Seafood Alliance Best Aquaculture Practices.
Ratings
Showing 5 results for Basa
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Best Choice
This seafood has been sustainably caught or responsibly farmed.
Farmed
Location: Asia: Vietnam, All areas
Method: Open net pen, freshwater
Certification: GLOBALG.A.P.
More infoFarmed
Location: Global: Global, All areas
Method: Open net pen, freshwater
Certification: Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC)
More infoFarmed
Location: Asia: Vietnam, Mekong Delta
Method: Open net pen, freshwater
Certification: Global Seafood Alliance Best Aquaculture Practices (GAA BAP) 3*
More infoFarmed
Location: Asia: Vietnam, Mekong Delta
Method: Open net pen, freshwater
Certification: Global Seafood Alliance Best Aquaculture Practices (GAA BAP) 4*
More infoOK - Needs Improvement
OK - Needs Improvement
An ok choice, but needs improvement. We recommend seeking alternatives where possible.
Avoid
Avoid
We recommend avoiding these options as they have significant environmental concerns.
Under review
Under review
These ratings are currently being reviewed.
Sustainable swaps
Tra
Catfish
Vietnamese River Cobbler
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