Arctic char

Arctic charr, Alpine char

Iwana

Arctic char, a close relative to salmon , is typically found in the polar regions of North America and Europe. Although there is commercial and recreational fishing for Arctic char, land-based and closed aquaculture production is the primary source of Arctic char in the market. These closed systems greatly reduce the risk of escapes, disease transfer, and habitat effects.

With highly effective management and the treatment of effluent water used in these closed containment operations, farmed Arctic Char is ranked as a “Best Choice” for consumers.

Fishmeal and fish oil used in this fishery are derived from various sources. For each kilogram of Arctic Char produced, approximately 1.75 kilograms of wild fish product is consumed. This ratio represents a moderate conservation concern.

Arctic char aquaculture operations pose little risk to wild fish stocks through the escape of farmed fish, because most Arctic Char aquaculture occurs in closed, land-based systems. In some cases sterile fish are raised and would be unable to reproduce with wild Arctic Char.

With the majority of Arctic Char raised in closed, land-based systems, there is very little risk of disease or parasite transfer to wild stocks.

Effluent water is treated in recirculating systems, settling ponds, or reconstructed wetlands, and there is no evidence of local effects. Impact of these aquaculture operations is considered minimal.

Management practices vary by country. Operations are controlled by licensing and local laws. There are measures to prevent disease and manage outbreaks, which are deemed as highly effective.

Is this Arctic Char farmed or wild?

Adults and children can safely eat more than 4 meals per month + Low contaminant levels + High in heart-healthy omega-3’s

No.