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Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch protects the ocean now and for the future, through trusted seafood recommendations and collaboration with businesses, governments, consumers and partners worldwide.

Seafood Watch began 20 years ago as a special exhibition at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Today, the Aquarium’s Seafood Watch program is a leader in the global sustainable seafood movement. Over the years, Seafood Watch has grown from advising consumers to working directly with businesses and governments around the world — increasing both the market demand for, and a reliable supply of, sustainable seafood.

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Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch protects the ocean now and for the future, through trusted seafood recommendations and collaboration with businesses, governments, consumers and partners worldwide.

Seafood Watch began 20 years ago as a special exhibition at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Today, the Aquarium’s Seafood Watch program is a leader in the global sustainable seafood movement. Over the years, Seafood Watch has grown from advising consumers to working directly with businesses and governments around the world — increasing both the market demand for, and a reliable supply of, sustainable seafood.

What is sustainable seafood?

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From protecting wild species and coastal habitats to ensuring safe working conditions for workers and supporting thriving businesses — the term sustainable seafood encompasses a lot. Learn more about what sustainable seafood is and why it’s important.

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Seafood Watch Recommendations

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Seafood Watch’s recommendations address the environmental components of sustainability to help ensure that seafood is produced in a way that promotes the long-term well-being of wildlife and the environment. Use their recommendation search tool to find seafood that’s fished or farmed in environmentally sustainable ways.

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As consumers and small business owners, there is a lot you can do to protect the health of the ocean. Learn how you can use our tools to find sustainable seafood choices — and help drive change in the marketplace towards better practices.

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sustainability guide for businesses

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As someone working in the industry, choosing sustainable seafood is one of the most powerful things you can do to help protect ocean resources and ensure a long-term supply of seafood. When you commit to buying sustainable seafood, you encourage fisheries and farms to improve their practices — resulting in a healthier environment.

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