Aquaculture
Overview
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Freshwater Trout Aquaculture Dialogue Enters Final Stage
The Freshwater Trout Aquaculture Dialogue today released the final draft of its global standards for certifying farmed trout. Read more
Seafood is one of the healthiest and most popular sources of protein worldwide. Almost half of the seafood we eat comes from farms. This makes aquaculture, also known as seafood farming, the fastest growing food production system in the world.
The rapid expansion of the aquaculture industry has not come without impacts. However, when done responsibly, aquaculture’s impact on wild fish populations, marine habitats, water quality and society is minimal.
WWF works with stakeholders worldwide to create eco-labels for farmed seafood so consumers know which seafood is healthy for them and the environment. The first step to achieve this is the development of science-based standards that minimize or eliminate the key environmental and social impacts related to aquaculture.
Why it matters
Seafood is one of the healthiest and most popular sources of protein worldwide. Almost half of the seafood we eat comes from farms, making aquaculture - seafood farming - the fastest growing food production system in the world. The rapid expansion of the aquaculture industry has not come without impacts. Read more
What we are doing
WWF is working with stakeholders worldwide to create an eco-label for farmed seafood so consumers know which seafood is healthy for them and the environment. Read more
Engaging business
WWF envisions a marketplace where it is clear to see if the fish being purchased is healthy for the environment and humans. Seafood retailers, restaurants, farmers, scientists, government officials, investors and conservation NGOs can play a critical role in making this happen. WWF works with these stakeholders to develop standards for certifying aquaculture species. Read more
Delivering results
WWF has initiated Aquaculture Dialogues for 12 species: salmon, shrimp, pangasius, tilapia, abalone, clams, trout, oysters, scallops, mussels, Seriola and cobia. The selection of species is based on their degree of impact on the environment and society, their market value, and the extent to which they are traded in the global market. Read more
Dialogues
Aquaculture Dialogues - or roundtables - are underway to create standards for farmed abalone, salmon, shrimp, tilapia, pangasius, trout, Seriola, cobia and four types of bivalve shellfish. Read More
Meet the stakeholders
Learn about the stakeholders in the Aquaculture Dialogues, what motivates them to get involved, and their passion for the industry's sustainable future. Read more
