Seafood is a global commodity and many species listed on the Seafood Watch pocket guide are found in many parts of the world. However, the Seafood Watch program only evaluates seafood commonly found in the U.S. marketplace and your favorite seafood item may not have been evaluated by us.
This list may help you find an organization in your country that provides more localized recommendations. As these organizations use their own methodology for determining sustainability, some seafood items may be listed differently by various organizations.
Canada
SeaChoice
Sustainable Seafood Canada is a coalition of leading Canadian conservation organizations working together via the SeaChoice program to raise public awareness of the threats to our oceans and the solutions that sustainable fisheries offer.
Living Oceans Society Living Oceans Society is a non-profit research and public education organization based in Canada. They promote the need for a healthy ocean and healthy communities on the Pacific Coast.
Asia
Hong Kong
WWF Hong KongThis seafood guide is the first such guide in East Asia using rigorous criteria to assess locally important seafood species.
Indonesia
WWF Indonesia Indonesian marine life is under threat as coastal and reef fisheries are putting pressure on fish populations and their environment.
Africa
South Africa
WWF South AfricaWWF is a participant in the “Southern African Sustainable
Seafood Initiative (SASSI)”. SASSI produces a pocket guide, as well as offering an SMS text message service.
At Seafood Watch we assess fish populations, together with fishing and fish-farming methods. We do not assess or certify individual suppliers. When looking for ocean-friendly seafood the following organizations may be helpful to you. Remember to also ask questions, such as, "Where is this fish from?", "Was it farmed or wild-caught?" and "How was it caught?" to help you make good choices. EcoFish
EcoFish is a distributor who is dedicated to selling only sustainable seafood. Their mission includes making a positive impact on reversing the decline of marine biodiversity by providing the consumer with sustainable seafood choices.
FishWise
FishWise is a comprehensive seafood labeling system for grocery stores and direct marketers that makes it easy for consumers to choose seafood that is healthy for them and healthy for the environment.
Seafood Watch Restaurant Program
These restaurants have pledged to remove all red “Avoid” list seafood items from their menus and to train their staff to help educate their customers about ocean-friendly seafood.
At Seafood Watch our recommendations help you make ocean-friendly seafood choices when dining out or purchasing seafood at the grocery store. However, we understand that you may have a number of questions regarding seafood safety and your health. We have partnered with Environmental Defense Fund to provide contaminant information on our pocket guides. The following resources may provide more in-depth information for you. Environmental Defense Fund
The Oceans Alive Eat Smart program compiles detailed information regarding contaminants in seafood such as mercury, PCBs and pesticides. Consumption advisories are available, as well as tips on recognizing freshness and the health benefits of eating fish.
KidSafe Seafood
KidSafe Seafood is a collaborative effort of chefs, pediatricians, and sustainable seafood experts to provide the best information available about how to avoid mercury and other pollutants, and to help parents serve more nutritious seafood to their children.
Got Mercury?
This easy-to-use calculator from Turtle Island Restoration Network will help you determine how much seafood is safe for you and your family.
Caviar Emptor
Provides information about the international caviar trade.
Chefs Collaborative
A national network of more than 1,000 members of the food community who promote sustainable cuisine.
Endangered Fish Alliance
A Toronto-based organization of concerned chefs and restaurateurs looking for sustainable seafood options.
Seafood Choices Alliance
Bringing ocean conservation to the table: Seafood Choices Alliance provides seafood purveyors, such as chefs and retailers, with the information they need to meet both an economic and environmental bottom line.
Sustainable Fishery Advocates
The FishWise program partners with markets, restaurants and distributors by providing education and a flexible labeling system so that consumers can chose environmentally friendly seafoods.
Aquaculture In The Classroom Provided by the University of Arizona, this website provides an overview of aquaculture operations, an understanding of water quality and links to other resources.
FishBase
A searchable database of fish from around the world. Can be searched by common name.
Fish & Kids
The Marine Stewardship Council created Fish & Kids to provide educational materials and activities for young children, teachers, parents and caterers relating to the importance of choosing sustainable seafood.
Fish Stew
Fish Stew is an interactive game from the World Wildlife Fund that is a good resource for younger children
Habitat Media
Producers of "Empty Oceans, Empty Nets." The website has news on upcoming projects and ways to obtain the video.
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
National Geographic Blue Frontier provides a variety of curricula and hands on activities for students. Curriculum and activities from the Sanctuary and other marine resources agencies.
NOAA Fisheries: Shark Facts
NOAA Fisheries is conducting research on shark species and conservation. This site links to their Fact Sheets about shark management, shark science and shark species.
Only One Ocean
The Lawrence Hall of Science, University of California at Berkeley Curriculum for 5-8 graders entitled Only One Ocean is designed to help students understand the tremendous environmental importance of the ocean.
Seacoast Science Center
The Seacoast Science Center has a free web-based curriculum called Flouderin Island that focuses on aquaculture, fishing and the fishing tradition in the Gulf of Maine.
Sea Grant
Sea Grant is a program-driven change agent for scientific discovery, technology transfer, economic growth, and public education as they involve coastal, ocean, and Great Lakes sustainability and natural resources.
Sea Trek
The materials, created by Mote Marine Laboratory, is designed for high school students (Grades 9-12) to provide a basic understanding of fish biology, oceanic food webs, and fisheries.
SeaWeb Resources
SeaWeb provides a variety of unique resources of interest to educators. The Ocean Briefings offer concise overviews of important marine issues and summaries of peer-reviewed articles from over 500 scientific journals. Author Peter Benchley and Dr. Sylvia Earle tour the oceans with stories from the nationally-syndicated radio series the Ocean Report.
Stanford Aquaculture Curriculum
Curriculum about fish farming, covering what is fish farming, how it impacts the environment and whether it is sustainable – designed for grades 9-12.
Expeditions
The National Geographic Society, in partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), explores the U.S. National Marine Sanctuaries. The site chronicles 18 missions with background essays and chronological logs.
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
The institution contributes online oceanography knowledge and resources to local, state, and national efforts for K-12 science and mathematics education.
At Seafood Watch, we use all available scientifically reliable data sources to compile our Seafood Watch science reports. The following organizations provide information regarding fisheries management in the U.S. and internationally. United Nations: Oceans and Law of the Sea
The UN website provides information about international treaties, resolutions and agreements regarding fisheries management by countries which are members of the United Nations.
Tuna-org
Tuna RFMOs are intergovernmental organizations that carry out data collection, scientific monitoring and management of tuna and tuna-like resources.
At Seafood Watch, we use all available scientifically reliable data sources to compile our Seafood Watch science reports. The following organizations provide information regarding fish farming in the U.S. and internationally. Catfish Institute
The Catfish Institute is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of U.S. farm-raised catfish around the world.
WWF Aquaculture Dialogues
WWF's Aquaculture Program in the Center for Conservation Innovation is working to help the aquaculture industry minimize their environmental and social impacts and grow in a sustainable manner.
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