Debunking the Dis on Farm-Raised Fish

Bad reports always spread like juicy kiss-cam scandals. At City Fish Market, we are taking a stand by debunking the dis on farm-raised fish. We know the truth because it’s part of our work-a-day world, which is our passion. When you step into our famed fish market at 884 Silas Deane Hwy in Wethersfield, CT, you can trust every seafood product behind every retail counter. 

Of course, you can relax about farm-raised seafood; and that’s not just because more than 50% of the seafood eaten globally comes from farm-raised sources these days. It is because at City Fish Market, we have made it our business for almost a century to be a faithful source for eco-friendly seafood at its freshest. Below, we dispel misleading myths about farm-raised seafood.

More Nutritious Fish

Dis: Wild-caught fish provides more nutrients.

Truth: Farmed fish are fed with carefully crafted feed to boost the nutritional content. 

It has been proven in studies that farmed salmon contain more omega-3 fatty acids than wild salmon. It is hardly possible to overstate the benefits of omega-3s because of contributions to heart health, brain function, energy, reducing inflammation, and more. Farmed salmon was found in other research to provide more selenium and vitamin E than wild-caught salmon. Another study found that, because of their controlled diets, farmed fish provide more nutrients than their wild counterparts.

Impact on the Environment

Dis: It is inherently bad for the environment to farm fish.

Truth: We acknowledge that there is a distinct potential for fish farming to create a negative environmental impact. For instance, there is a risk of pollution from uneaten feed and fish waste as well as disease transmission and farmed fish escapes that could have a negative impact on wild fish populations. That is why at City Fish Market, we only work with environmentally conscientious fish farms that practice responsible fish management. When you buy farm-raised fish at our seafood counters, you can feel good that you are helping to protect the environment and wild fish populations.

It must be said, as well, that industrial-scale commercial fishing in which exploitative fishing techniques are often used is a serious threat to marine ecosystems, in addition to being unsustainable.

The Use of Antibiotics

Dis: Antibiotics are Overused in Fish Farms

Truth: The fish farmers we rely on at City Fish Market do not rely on unethical practices such as hormones and antibiotics. 

Innovations in aquaculture practices have increasingly made the use of antibiotics an antiquated method of fish farming.

Visit City Fish Market for Fresh Farm-Raised Fish

At City Fish Market, we are proud to debunk the myths about farm-raised fish because we do not want anyone missing out. Not only could you save money on farm-raised seafood options, but you can also enjoy the benefits touted above, like more omega-3s in your fish dishes. Seafood is the healthiest protein, and with all the other health benefits we know about our products, we love it when home chefs are sold on serving our fresh seafood to their families. Another way we make things easier is by providing plenty of great seafood recipes on our website.

For delivery, call us or fill out our online form. Otherwise, stop by at City Fish Market and see for yourself our wonderful selection of farm-raised fish, wild-caught fish, live Maine lobsters, shrimp, and so much more.