Study finds farmed salmon's nutritional profile declining as production scales

Research suggests that intensified farming practices may be reducing omega-3 and other nutrient levels in farmed salmon, raising questions about aquaculture's sustainability as a protein source.

First covered Sep 4, 2026 · 1:55 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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More coverage from around the web

globalseafood.org Omega-3 levels fall in farmed salmon but it’s still a top source - Responsible Seafood Advocate

ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Long-chain omega-3 from low-trophic-level fish provides value to farmed seafood

nature.com Impact of sustainable feeds on omega-3 long-chain fatty acid levels in farmed Atlantic salmon, 2006–2015 | Scientific Reports

effop.org Farmed Atlantic Salmon Safe but lower on Omega 3s, Long-Term Study Finds: EFFOPs analysis – EFFOP – Marine Nutrients Europe

time.com Why Farmed Salmon Is Losing its Omega-3 Edge

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