đ Understanding Seafood Certifications đ
Choosing sustainable seafood can feel complicatedâbut certifications are one of the tools that help make it easier.
Organizations like the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC), Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP), NOAA Fisheries, and Monterey Bay Aquariumâs Seafood Watch Program work with fisheries and aquaculture operations around the world to promote more responsible seafood production. Through science-based standards and third-party audits, these groups help ensure that seafood is harvested or farmed with minimal impact on the environment, marine life, and surrounding communities.
These certifications are a powerful tool for creating change in the global seafood supply chainâand weâre proud to support and promote them.
đž But Certifications Arenât the Whole Story
As much as we value certification programs, we also recognize theyâre not perfect and that sustainability is a forward-thinking journey for everyoneâincluding the companies that want to do the best from ocean and farm to plate.
Not all responsible producers are certified. Many small-scale or community-based operations are doing excellent work but canât afford the high cost of certification.
No single system captures everything. Issues like labor rights, carbon footprint, and feed sourcing may not always be included.
Thatâs why at Seafood.love, we use certifications as one important data pointâbut not the only one. We also listen to experts, talk to producers, and keep an eye on the full story behind every product or company we recommend.
Because for us, itâs not just about a label. Itâs about real, positive impactâfrom ocean to plate.
