Seafood Watch

In Seafood Watch Sustainability Series (Vol. 4), we examine how certain forage species play an outsized role in ecosystem functioning and species survival — earning them the designation of key forage species. Forage species aren’t just economically valuable — they are an essential food source for larger predators, keeping entire ecosystems in balance. However, overfishing these species can trigger cascading effects, disrupting food webs and threatening biodiversity. Using three data-driven indices, we assess their importance within food webs and determine which species are key. Read the white paper: https://lnkd.in/eJrHqqUt.

Check out the fresh new look of our iconic Seafood Watch pocket guides! These easy-to-use guides are updated and re-printed every 6 months to showcase our most current ratings. With 11 guides serving diverse regions, including the new Spanish Southwest guide, making choices that support a healthy ocean has never been easier. Take one home the next time you visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium or a participating conservation partner, or download a guide at SeafoodWatch.org.

This #NationalSustainableSeafoodDay, we’re celebrating our partnership with Seafood Watch, a program of the Monterey Bay Aquarium! Together with Foodbuy Canada, we’re committed to sourcing responsibly, ensuring our seafood meets the highest sustainability standards. Learn more about how we’re making a difference: https://lnkd.in/esB3t52K #SustainableSeafood

What do leather, collagen and fertilizer have in common with the Great Lakes? This region not only boasts thriving fisheries, but is also leading the way in minimizing waste. A new article from Reasons to be Cheerful highlights the fisheries’ innovative practices and sustainable solutions to maximize the use of every part of the catch developing byproducts from the fish. ? Read the full article at: https://lnkd.in/eMYuhiyf.

California may be home to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, but our initiatives span across the globe. Over 7,500 miles away from the Aquarium, you can find a remarkable woman named Thuy. Thuy is one of our valued global fellows based in Vietnam, and she’s making big waves in the world of aquaculture and conservation as a senior research associate creating a more sustainable future for small-scale shrimp farmers and the environment. Thuy's work is at the heart of a critical issue — balancing the growing global demand for shrimp with the need for responsible and environmentally sound farming practices. She bridges the gap between small-scale shrimp farmers, who often face economic and technical challenges, and industry leaders, fostering collaboration and driving positive change within the sector. Thuy’s dedication and innovation exemplify the spirit of Women's History Month, highlighting the vital role women play in science, conservation, and sustainable development. #WomensHistoryMonth #SustainableSeafood #FintasticWomen

Seafood buyers, suppliers and governments around the world are shining a light on the blind spots in the tuna supply chain to help protect global tuna stocks for generations to come ???? Led by The Nature Conservancy, the Tuna Transparency Pledge is a global initiative uniting companies and governments to advance 100% on-the-water monitoring across all industrial tuna fishing vessels by 2027. Aramark, a Seafood Watch business partner, is among the most recent signatories of the Pledge. “Aramark is proud to be the first foodservice company to adopt the Tuna Transparency Pledge. The Pledge reinforces Aramark’s commitment to sustainable seafood and recognizes the important steps that need to be taken to improve data and transparency in tuna supply chains.” — Natily Santos, Vice President of Responsible Sourcing, Aramark Read the full article at: https://lnkd.in/djjTnqHJ.

Dive into the past, present and future of sustainable seafood with our executive director, Julie Packard, and vice president of global ocean conservation, Jennifer Dianto Kemmerly. Over the past 25 years, the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch program has revolutionized consumer awareness and driven meaningful change in the seafood industry. Packard and Kemmerly reflect on some of the challenges encountered along the way, the milestones achieved, and the crucial role of collaboration in fostering a healthy ocean. #25YearsOfSeafoodWatch #SustainableSeafood #WomensHistoryMonth

Help ensure our seafood ratings are accurate and up to date by reviewing and commenting on newly released draft assessments.?The following assessment is available for public comment through March 31, 2025. Snapper (Mexico) We're committed to a transparent and inclusive process, and our assessments go through several internal and external reviews. We encourage you to learn more about our standards and the broader assessment process to provide feedback on draft assessments during the open public comment period. Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/g3AJqAHK.

On Monday, March 3, we released new and updated recommendations. ?? Blue, brown, and pink shrimps caught in Mexico are rated yellow or red, except one blue shrimp artisanal fishery is rated green. ?? Most yellowleg shrimp and all Atlantic seabob, white, and whiteleg shrimps caught in Mexico are rated red. Learn about these ratings and more at: https://lnkd.in/g2vAgYRT

Meet Imani Black, the founder of Minorities In Aquaculture and a champion for sustainable #seafood! This #BlackHistoryMonth, we celebrate her commitment to diversify the #aquaculture industry and ensure a healthy and equitable future for our ocean and planet.