Life Cycle Assessment of Aquaculture Stewardship Council Certified Atlantic Salmon ( Salmo salar )
Salmon aquaculture has grown rapidly and is expected to continue to grow to meet consumer demand. Due to concerns about the environmental impacts associated with salmon aquaculture, eco-labeling groups have developed standards intended to hold salmon producers accountable and provide a more sustaina...
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ftdoajarticles:oai:doaj.org/article:ceea724ec94142ef9d33d6ef0ccb9dde 2023-05-15T15:32:18+02:00 Life Cycle Assessment of Aquaculture Stewardship Council Certified Atlantic Salmon ( Salmo salar ) Jesse Sherry Jennifer Koester 2020-07-01T00:00:00Z https://doi.org/10.3390/su12156079 https://doaj.org/article/ceea724ec94142ef9d33d6ef0ccb9dde EN eng MDPI AG https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/12/15/6079 https://doaj.org/toc/2071-1050 doi:10.3390/su12156079 2071-1050 https://doaj.org/article/ceea724ec94142ef9d33d6ef0ccb9dde Sustainability, Vol 12, Iss 6079, p 6079 (2020) eco-labeling fisheries environmental impact sustainability Environmental effects of industries and plants TD194-195 Renewable energy sources TJ807-830 Environmental sciences GE1-350 article 2020 ftdoajarticles https://doi.org/10.3390/su12156079 2022-12-31T16:18:37Z Salmon aquaculture has grown rapidly and is expected to continue to grow to meet consumer demand. Due to concerns about the environmental impacts associated with salmon aquaculture, eco-labeling groups have developed standards intended to hold salmon producers accountable and provide a more sustainable option to consumers. This study utilized life cycle assessment (LCA) to quantify the environmental impacts of salmon raised to Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certification standards in order to determine if ASC certification achieves the intended reductions in impact. We find that environmental impacts, such as global warming potential, do not decrease with certification. We also find that salmon feed, in contrast to the on-site aquaculture practices, dominates the environmental impacts of salmon aquaculture and contributes to over 80% of impacts in ozone depletion, global warming potential, acidification, and ecotoxicity. Based on these findings, we recommend that eco-labeling groups prioritize reducing the environmental impacts of the feed supply chain. Article in Journal/Newspaper Atlantic salmon Salmo salar Directory of Open Access Journals: DOAJ Articles Sustainability 12 15 6079 |
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Salmon aquaculture has grown rapidly and is expected to continue to grow to meet consumer demand. Due to concerns about the environmental impacts associated with salmon aquaculture, eco-labeling groups have developed standards intended to hold salmon producers accountable and provide a more sustainable option to consumers. This study utilized life cycle assessment (LCA) to quantify the environmental impacts of salmon raised to Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certification standards in order to determine if ASC certification achieves the intended reductions in impact. We find that environmental impacts, such as global warming potential, do not decrease with certification. We also find that salmon feed, in contrast to the on-site aquaculture practices, dominates the environmental impacts of salmon aquaculture and contributes to over 80% of impacts in ozone depletion, global warming potential, acidification, and ecotoxicity. Based on these findings, we recommend that eco-labeling groups prioritize reducing the environmental impacts of the feed supply chain. |
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Life Cycle Assessment of Aquaculture Stewardship Council Certified Atlantic Salmon ( Salmo salar ) |
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Life Cycle Assessment of Aquaculture Stewardship Council Certified Atlantic Salmon ( Salmo salar ) |
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Life Cycle Assessment of Aquaculture Stewardship Council Certified Atlantic Salmon ( Salmo salar ) |
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Life Cycle Assessment of Aquaculture Stewardship Council Certified Atlantic Salmon ( Salmo salar ) |
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