2010-01-29

The Super Green List: Connecting Human and Ocean Health | Seafood Watch | Monterey Bay Aquarium

Good for You, Good for the Oceans

Combining the work of conservation and public health organizations, the Monterey Bay Aquarium has identified seafood that is "Super Green," meaning that it is good for human health and does not harm the oceans. The Super Green list highlights products that are currently on the Seafood Watch "Best Choices" (green) list, are low in environmental contaminants and are good sources of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids.

This effort draws from experts in human health, notably scientists from the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) and Environmental Defense Fund (EDF). The Monterey Bay Aquarium will continue to work with these organizations to balance the health and environmental attributes of seafood.

The Super Green list includes seafood that meets the following three criteria:

  • Low levels of contaminants (below 216 parts per billion [ppb] mercury and 11 ppb PCBs)
  • The daily minimum of omega-3s (at least 250 milligrams per day [mg/d])*
  • Classified as a Seafood Watch "Best Choice" (green)

Take a look at this web page to get the full scoop! The lists include "Best Choices" that are healthy and sustainable. You can also find a searchable database, and downloadable applications for your iPhone at http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/cr/cr_seafoodwatch/sfw_recommendations.aspxwhich is an associated page from the same site.

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