We began as a Monterey Bay Aquarium special exhibit more than two decades ago. Now, we’re a leading source of science-based information for sustainable seafood around the world – and we have you to thank!
When you choose to buy sustainable seafood, you push suppliers to source more environmentally responsible products, driving significant improvements throughout the industry. Ultimately, your choices have an impact on the health of the ocean.
From small family-run shrimp farms in Vietnam to large tuna fishing fleets off the Atlantic coast, every seafood product has a story to tell. Knowing how and where your seafood is harvested, and acting on that knowledge, are key to protecting our environment and ensuring the future of seafood.
To help meet the demand for sustainable seafood, we work directly with seafood producers, industry leaders, organizations and governments around the globe to improve their fishing and aquaculture practices.
Tips on finding sustainable seafood, profiles of Seafood Watch scientists, and the latest stories about our global work to transform the seafood industry.
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The ocean isn’t the only place seafood comes from. The Great Lakes provide an abundance of sustainable freshwater fish. By choosing environmentally friendly seafood sources, we can help keep the world’s largest surface freshwater system great for years to come.
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For years, the Monterey Bay Aquarium has collaborated with the aquaculture industry to figure out how to produce farmed seafood in ways that will protect ocean health and meet the growing global demand for food. As part of this effort, the Aquarium is proud to co-sponsor the first ever scientific congress on antibiotic use in aquaculture, which will be held in Chile from November 20 through the 22.
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The Quinault Indian Nation's northern razor clam fishery is rated green for environmental sustainability by Seafood Watch thanks to a strong management plan rooted in both traditional knowledge and modern science.
The standards behind our ratings and recommendations are built on a rock solid foundation of science, data, policy, and broad collaboration.
