Sustainable seafood advisory lists and certification

Sustainable seafood advisory lists and certification programs are public policies designed to support transparent seafood supply chains and to help consumers make informed purchasing decisions that reflect resource stewardship and sustainable seafood considerations.^[1]

While the economic impact of seafood advisory lists and certification is unclear, there are measurable non-monetary signals, including enhanced reputation, improved stakeholder relationships, and restructuring of supply chain management.^[2]

Guides and advisory lists

Aquarium of the Bay Sustainable Seafood Alliance https://www.aquariumofthebay.org/conservation/sustainable/
InSeason Fish A sustainable seafood guide for India
Marine Conservation Society (MCS), Good Fish Guide (UK and Northeast Atlantic)
The Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch (recommendations)
The Seafood Guide developed by Good Fish Foundation and WWF Europe
Greenpeace: Seafood Red list
Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) produces Australia's Sustainable Seafood Guide
Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society of New Zealand, Best Fish Guide
Audubon Society's National Seafood Wallet Card (US)
Monterey Fish Market Seafood advisory list (West Coast, US)
Canada's Seafood Guide (SeaChoice), initiative of Sustainable Seafood Canada
The Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) Consumer Guide To Prawns

Certification and labelling

The Marine Stewardship Council has a certification program for consumer seafood products, and lists certified products on its website [1]
Ocean Wise, a conservation program navigating the world of sustainable seafood.
Sustainable Fishery Advocates operates the FishWise program for labeling seafood by retailers.
Friends of the Sea is an independent organization that developed certification schemes for products from sustainable fisheries and aquaculture. The certification schemes also include standards for the reduction of carbon footprint and social accountability.

Consumer health

Oceana's Campaign to Stop Seafood Contamination (USA)

References

^ Ken McDonald (2022-06-15). Traceability and Labelling of Fish and Seafood Products (PDF) (Report). Report of the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans; Fifth Report, 44th Parliament, 1st Session. Ottawa, Canada: Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans. Retrieved 2026-02-24.
^ van Putten, Ingrid; Longo, Catherine; Arton, Ashleigh; Watson, Matt; Anderson, Christopher M.; Himes-Cornell, Amber; Obregón, Clara; Robinson, Lucy; van Steveninck, Tatiana (2020). "Shifting focus: The impacts of sustainable seafood certification". PLOS ONE. 15 (5) e0233237. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0233237.

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Guides and advisory lists

Certification and labelling

Consumer health

References

See also