In order for fish to properly produce the desired omega-3 fatty acids they need to eat other wild fish. Raising fish in farms, essentially hand feeding them, does not allow fish to produce the desired healthy properties for which fish are valued.

Herbaceous fish, such as tilapia, carp and trout are fed fishmeal and oil solely to increase their yields. These fish are beneficial to humans without the further depletion of wild fish. So what you say? This practice places an unnecessary strain on already over fished wildlife and unfavorably affects the price of fish.

Farm fish do not taste as good as wild fish, they are not as healthy for us as wild fish and they are endangering wild fish habits wherever farm fisheries are built.

This article on Salmon fisheries should get your attention: http://www.farmedanddangerous.org/news/148

This same desire to sustain a profitable market by forcing unnatural growth is happening to cattle by using corn as feed. Cattle do not naturally eat corn, they eat grass. But corn increases their yields and by using corn in this manner increases the cost of corn used as feed for humans.

Fish that are allowed to eat wild fish in the wild produce healthier results for humans.

Cattle allowed to eat their natural food produce healthier food for humans.

Fruits and vegetables that are not forced to grow too quickly in order to produce heavier yields taste better.

It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out that we are in serious need of a better-managed plan of our entire food cycle.

...just like mom said, "EAT YOUR VEGETABLES!"

Carp is horrible. I just tried talapia last summer and I liked it. Trout is always a favorite.

Omega-3 alternative sources: flaxseed (buy whole, grind daily, sprinkle over cereal, salad), canola oil, avocados, fortified eggs and dairy products.,

Nuts (handful daily): walnuts, hazelnuts,cashews, almond, brazil

Silverpenny, still good advice.

Zizzy, thanks for the tips. My favorite is Salmon and catfish.