Seafood for the Future recognizes that there is no one-size-fits-all solution. We encourage a balanced sourcing approach that includes:

Responsible aquaculture Wild-capture fisheries harvests have leveled off. The latest data indicates that 90 percent of global fisheries are harvested at or over their maximum sustainable yields. Aquaculture production now provides more than half of the global seafood supply. Responsible aquaculture is essential to balance the need for more healthy seafood protein and reducing pressure on wild stocks.

Well-managed wild-capture fisheries The U.S. is widely recognized for having some of the best managed fisheries in the world, yet we continue to import most of our seafood. Some of these imports come from countries that don’t regulate fishing and farming practices with the same rigor and proven science-based management implemented in the U.S. We must recognize and support the efforts of the fishermen, government agencies, and nongovernment organizations involved in improving our fisheries resources, both domestically and abroad and work with them to continue to improve and strengthen their efforts to provide responsibly harvested seafood while further reducing their impacts.

Responsibly sourced imports We live in a global economy. Imports will continue to play a critical role in a healthy and balanced seafood supply. It is essential to balance a well-managed domestic wild-capture and responsible aquaculture supply with responsibly sourced imports, both farmed and wild.