Experts Weigh Wild-Caught vs Farm-Raised Fish, Back 1 Salmon Meal a Week

2 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 26

Registered dietitian Steph Grasso urged consumers to try “Salmon Mondays,” saying one weekly salmon meal can raise omega-3 intake, support gut and brain health, and simplify dinner planning.
Two seafood experts said the wild-caught versus farm-raised debate is not simply good versus bad, with quality depending heavily on sourcing, feed practices and farm management.
Mark Frisch of seafood distributor BSF said shoppers face a confusing mix of labels, certifications and species, unlike beef or chicken where USDA grades offer a clearer shorthand.
Dr. Kristin Struble said wild fish often have a better omega-3-to-omega-6 ratio because of their natural diet, while farmed fish may be fed corn- and soy-based feed and given FDA-safe astaxanthin supplements.
Struble also warned that some wild species, including bigeye tuna and swordfish, can carry more mercury, while salmon—wild or responsibly farmed—remains a low-mercury option.

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