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SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD
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SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD
Learn how NOAA Fisheries supports the development of both farm-raised and
wild-captured resources to meet growing demand for sustainable seafood.
Sustainable seafood is wild-caught or farmed seafood that is harvested or
produced in ways that protect the long-term health of species populations and
ecosystems. The United States is a global leader in sustainable seafood. U.S.
fishermen and seafood farmers operate under some of the most robust and
transparent environmental standards in the world. If the seafood you purchase is
caught or farmed in the United States, you can feel confident you’re making a
sustainable seafood choice.
Marine wild-capture fisheries in the United States are scientifically monitored
and regionally managed. They are enforced under 10 national standards of
sustainability through the Magnuson-Stevens Act—exceeding the international
standards for eco-labeling of seafood.
Although current U.S. aquaculture production is small and lags behind the rest
of the world, U.S. fish farms operate under some of the world’s most robust
environmental protections. They produce environmentally safe, sustainable
sources of domestic seafood. They also create jobs, support resilient working
waterfronts and coastal communities, and provide international trade
opportunities.
Our sustainable seafood profiles have up-to-date information on the status of
some of the nation’s most valuable marine species harvested in U.S. federal
waters. They also have information on U.S. farmed fish that help meet our
country’s growing seafood demand.
Watch the video below to get a tour of the new home of FishWatch.
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Take a tour of the new home of FishWatch. Our new site has all the information
you need about what makes U.S. seafood sustainable, including nutritional
information, tips for buying and storing seafood, and recipes.
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IS U.S. WILD-CAUGHT SHRIMP SUSTAINABLE? THE SHORT ANSWER IS YES
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Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Brianna Shaughnessy
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SCIENCE: THE SECRET INGREDIENT BEHIND SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD
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CELEBRATING OYSTERS DURING OYSTER WEEK
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A fisherman unloading their catch at dock. Credit: NOAA Fisheries
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LOOKING TO THE FUTURE, LIVING IN THE PRESENT: SUPPORTING A THRIVING AND
RESILIENT SEAFOOD INDUSTRY
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MORE INFORMATION
* Sustainable Seafood Profiles
* NOAA National Seafood Strategy
* Fisheries Management
* Aquaculture
* Market News
* Sign Up for "Taste of the Tides" Newsletter
* UN Food and Agriculture Seafood Study(link is external)
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FACT
19.2 POUNDS OF FISH AND SHELLFISH
In 2019, the average American ate 19.2 pounds of fish and shellfish, an increase
of .2 pounds over the year prior.
FACT
$219 MILLION GENERATED BY OYSTER AQUACULTURE.
In 2018, the top U.S. marine aquaculture species were oysters ($219 million),
clams ($122 million), and Atlantic salmon ($66 million).
FACT
9.3 BILLION POUNDS OF SEAFOOD
In 2019, U.S. commercial fishermen landed 9.3 billion pounds of seafood valued
at $5.5 billion.
FACT
1.8 MILLION JOBS SUPPORTED BY FISHERIES
In 2019, commercial and recreational fishing industries supported 1.8 million
jobs and generated $255 billion in sales impact.
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INFORMATION FOR SEAFOOD CONSUMERS
Get up-to-date information on the status of some of the nation’s most valuable
marine fish harvested in U.S. federal waters as well as U.S. farmed fish that
help meet our country’s growing seafood demand. Also learn about buying and
handling seafood, fraud, and health and nutrition.
Learn more
SEAFOOD INSPECTION
The NOAA Fisheries Seafood Inspection Program provides inspection services to
the seafood industry that help them comply with food safety regulations. This
helps ensure that the seafood on your plate is fresh, safe, and sanitary.
Learn more about NOAA Fisheries Seafood Inspection Program
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ILLEGAL, UNREPORTED, AND UNREGULATED FISHING
IUU fishing occurs when fishing or seafood businesses circumvent conservation
and management measures and avoid the operational costs associated with
sustainable fishing practices. IUU fishing undermines the reputation of
legitimate fishing and seafood operations and the consumer confidence on which
they rely. We work with partners around the world to combat this complex
international issue.
Learn more about IUU fishing
MARKET NEWS
Since 1938, we’ve been working with industry to provide accurate and unbiased
reports depicting current conditions affecting the trade in fish and fishery
products.
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FOREIGN TRADE (IMPORTS AND EXPORTS)
We also maintain a foreign trade database dating back to 1975 that allows users
to summarize U.S. foreign trade in fish products. You can summarize the weight
and dollar value by year, product, country, and type of trade. This data comes
from the Foreign Trade Division of the U.S. Census Bureau, which is responsible
for compiling information submitted by importers and exporters to the U.S.
Customs and Border Protection.
Learn more about seafood imports and exports
TRADE/IMPORT MONITORING
As part of our mission to sustainably manage fishery resources, we implement
international trade monitoring programs initiated by international fishery
management organizations or required by domestic law.
Learn more about trade/import monitoring
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UNDERSTANDING SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD
Well-managed wild-capture fisheries and environmentally responsible marine
aquaculture play an increasingly important role in our food supply, our health,
and the environment.
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NOAA FISHERIES VIDEO GALLERY
A chef prepares various finger foods made from squid fins in the Dr. Matthew
Highlands Food Pilot Plant in Hitchner Hall at the University of Maine. Several
chefs were invited to create dishes as part of a research project to develop new
frozen foods made from squid fins. Photo courtesy of the University of Maine.
Podcast
SQUID: MORE THAN JUST CALAMARI
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Study Fleet scientist Calvin Alexander holding a monkfish.
Podcast
WHY YOU SHOULD TRY MONKFISH
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Monitoring work at Salty Lady Seafood farm. Credit: NOAA Fisheries.
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CLIMATE READINESS: THE FUTURE OF U.S. FISHERIES
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UNDERSTANDING SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD
Well-managed wild-capture fisheries and environmentally responsible marine
aquaculture play an increasingly important role in our food supply, our health,
and the environment. Understanding and achieving a sustainable seafood supply is
an ever-evolving journey. We continually monitor our dynamic ocean resources to
determine whether overfishing is happening and respond quickly with appropriate
measures. This adaptive approach to management fosters responsible wild-capture
fisheries. Today, more than 90 percent of the stocks we monitor are not subject
to overfishing. By prioritizing sustainability, the U.S. fish farms that were
once plagued by environmental issues are now some of the most environmentally
efficient food production facilities in the world.
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WHAT IS SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD?
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Sustainable seafood is fish, shellfish, and seaweeds harvested or farmed in a
manner that provides for today’s needs while allowing species to reproduce,
habitats to flourish, and productive ecosystems to be available for future
generations.
It’s also the most environmentally efficient source of protein on the planet. In
the United States, wild-caught and farmed fish, shellfish, and seaweeds are
managed under a system of enforced environmentally responsible practices. Both
sources are essential for ensuring sustainable supplies of seafood for our
nation and the world.
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IS U.S. SEAFOOD SUSTAINABLE?
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Yes. U.S. seafood is inherently sustainable due to our robust and dynamic
science-based regulatory system. From wild-capture fisheries to farmed fish
facilities, the United States is a recognized global leader in sustainable
seafood.
U.S. wild-capture marine fisheries are conducted under science-based fishery
management plans developed by regional fishery management councils through an
open, public process. These plans are developed using the best scientific
information available. By law, U.S. seafood must be caught according to fishery
management plans that:
* Consider social and economic outcomes for fishing communities
* Prevent overfishing
* Rebuild depleted stocks
* Minimize bycatch and interactions with protected species
* Identify and conserve essential fish habitat
Through this process, fish populations are managed to provide for today’s needs
while allowing the species to reproduce and be available for future generations.
Learn more about wild fisheries management in the United States.
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HOW DOES NOAA FISHERIES MAKE SURE U.S. FISHERIES ARE SUSTAINABLY MANAGED?
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U.S. fisheries are scientifically monitored, regionally managed, and legally
enforced under 10 national standards of sustainability. Managing sustainable
fisheries is a dynamic process. It requires constant attention to new scientific
information, so that management actions can adapt to changing ocean conditions.
Fishery managers use a variety of scientific information—including stock
assessments and species and ecosystem research—to set harvest and operational
requirements for each fishery. These requirements support the goals of
sustaining fish populations, protecting habitat and other species, and keeping
fishermen on the job.
If a species is overfished, this management system allows for restricted harvest
levels to rebuild the stock and keep responsible fishermen on the water and
fishing communities at work. You can be assured the U.S. seafood you see at the
store is being actively managed for today’s consumers and future generations.
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WHAT ROLE DOES AQUACULTURE PLAY IN SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD?
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Although the sustainability of our domestic wild-capture fisheries continues to
improve, we cannot meet increasing domestic demand for seafood through
wild-caught fisheries alone. Over the past 30 years, global wild-capture
fisheries have plateaued while aquaculture has become the fastest growing form
of food production worldwide. The United States produces a relatively small
amount of seafood from aquaculture. We rely heavily on foreign aquaculture
imports to meet the growing demand for healthy protein.
It is critical for the United States to expand the aquaculture industry. By
growing our seafood locally, we can ensure a safe, secure, and sustainable local
seafood supply. Marine aquaculture also creates jobs, supports resilient working
waterfronts and coastal communities, and provides new trade opportunities.
Learn more about aquaculture
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HOW DOES THE UNITED STATES CONTRIBUTE TO SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES INTERNATIONALLY?
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The United States is a global leader in conservation and sustainable seafood.
Our nation is one of the largest consumers and importers of seafood in the
world. U.S. standards for seafood products have a major impact on the
sustainability of the world’s global seafood trade.
The United States has interests as both a seafood-consuming nation and a fishing
nation. It is critical that we take an active role in shaping the conservation
and management of international fisheries. To achieve this goal, NOAA Fisheries:
* Supports U.S. participation in a number of international fisheries agreements
* Takes steps to address global illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing
* Provides technical assistance to other countries interested in the U.S.
fisheries management system
Learn more about international cooperation for sustainable fisheries and seafood
Understanding Sustainable Seafood: Common Questions about Sustainable Seafood
Well-managed wild-capture fisheries and environmentally responsible marine
aquaculture play an increasingly important role in our food supply, our health,
and the environment.
MORE INFORMATION
* Sustainable Seafood Profiles
* Understanding U.S. Aquaculture
* Understanding Sustainable Seafood
* Sign Up for "Taste of the Tides" Newsletter
SEAFOOD CONSUMERS
Want to eat more seafood and support the U.S. seafood industry but don’t know
where to start? Our sustainable seafood profiles arm you with the facts about
what makes U.S. seafood sustainable—from tide to table. Get up-to-date
information on the status of federally managed and farmed marine fish and
shellfish.
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HEALTH
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Seafood is a healthy food choice, providing key nutrients and healthy protein
for everyone from infants to adults. Seafood supplies the nutrients essential
for strong bones, brain development, and healthy immune and cardiovascular
systems. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend adults eat at least 8
ounces of seafood per week. The guidelines also have specific advice for
pregnant or nursing mothers and children.
* Eating Fish: What Pregnant Women and Parents Should Know
* USDA Food Patterns
* Mercury in Seafood(link is external)
* Advisories and Technical Resources for Seafood Consumption
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BUYING AND HANDLING
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When buying seafood, choose knowledgeable, reputable dealers—those you trust
with a known record of proper handling practices. Once you’ve made your seafood
purchase and take it home, be sure to “keep it cold, keep it moving, and keep it
clean.” Follow our tips below!
Learn more about buying seafood
Learn more about handling and storing seafood
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RECIPES
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Agriculture and Consumer Services.
Lemon butter shrimp, New England style clam chowder, Parmesan crusted swordfish,
and more! Looking for a new seafood dish or an old favorite? If you need some
cooking inspiration, browse these seafood recipes for main dishes, appetizers,
sides, and more!
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INSPECTION AND SAFETY
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The Food and Drug Administration runs a mandatory fish inspection program for
all seafood processors and retailers, both domestic and international. This
program monitors seafood at critical points along the supply chain to prevent
food safety problems. NOAA Fisheries also manages a voluntary, fee-for-service
program that works with other agencies to provide science-based inspection
services to the seafood industry to ensure safe, high-quality seafood. Together,
we ensure the seafood that enters the U.S. marketplace is safe and wholesome for
the consumer.
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MISLABELING AND FRAUD
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Studies and investigations have found that seafood fraud is committed along the
supply chain. Types of fraud range from simple misunderstandings or lack of
information to blatant deception to increase profits and attempts to launder
illegally harvested seafood. With new and growing partnerships and evolving
technologies, we are working across federal agencies and the seafood supply
chain to safeguard the sustainability and integrity of seafood in the U.S.
marketplace.
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SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD ACROSS THE GLOBE
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The United States is a significant importer of seafood. Much of that comes from
China, Thailand, Canada, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Ecuador. And half of the
imported seafood is harvested through aquaculture. NOAA Fisheries is committed
to building a level playing field for U.S. fishermen and seafood farmers,
advancing sustainable management practices internationally, and strengthening
consumer confidence in safe and legal seafood.
* Understanding illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing
* Foreign fishery trade data
* Global aquaculture
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U.S. SEAFOOD BY THE NUMBERS
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Each year we produce three reports on the status of U.S. marine fisheries. The
reports take a detailed look at the fisheries and track important indicators
such as annual seafood consumption and the productivity of top fishing ports.
* Status of Stocks
* Fisheries of the United States
* Fisheries Economics of the United States
Seafood Consumers: Information on Buying, Preparing, and Eating Seafood
Want to eat more seafood and support the U.S. seafood industry but don’t know
where to start? NOAA Fisheries can help!
MORE INFORMATION
* Eat Seafood, America!(link is external)
* Seafood Fraud—Detection and Protection
* Sign Up for "Taste of the Tides" Newsletter
SEAFOOD INDUSTRY
The U.S. seafood industry is incredibly diverse. NOAA Fisheries, working with
federal, local, and non-governmental partners, provides support services for
fishermen, producers, processors, and other industry professionals.
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FISHERIES DATA
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We compile and publish data on fisheries landings, the U.S. fishery processing
industry, imports and exports, and other indicators important to seafood
industry professionals. Much of the data is collected by NOAA Fisheries
scientists, fishery observers, and regional, state, and academic partners. We
also work with fishermen and farmers, importers and exporters, processors,
distributors, and retailers to ensure we are capturing an accurate picture of
our seafood economy.
* Fisheries landings
* Fisheries of the United States
* Per capita consumption
* Processed products
* Foreign fishery trade data
* Fishery Market News
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COMMUNITY AND ECOSYSTEM DATA
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We study a range of indicators to understand the status and trends of ecosystems
and the communities that rely on ocean resources. This information helps
resource managers analyze the costs and benefits of different activities and
understand the impacts of management decisions.
* Commercial fisheries economics
* Social indicators for coastal communities
* Fishing community profiles
* Protected species economics research
* Marine protected area economics research
* Marine ecosystem indicators
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INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIVENESS
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We are committed to building a level playing field for U.S. fishermen and
seafood farmers and expanding opportunities for the U.S. seafood industry. Our
work is focused on sustainably expanding domestic production, keeping illegal,
unreported, and unregulated products out of U.S. markets, and strengthening
global marine stewardship.
* Expanding domestic aquaculture
* Combating IUU fishing
* Exporting sustainable fishing and conservation practices
* Engaging with international trade organizations
* Enforcing international agreements
* Seafood Import Monitoring Program
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FINANCIAL SUPPORT
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NOAA Fisheries and our partners administer funds, grants, and other financial
services to support seafood professionals. These provide short- and long-term
assistance, support for research and innovation, and coverage for certain
losses.
* Fisheries financial services
* Aquaculture funding opportunities
* NOAA Fisheries grant opportunities
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SEAFOOD INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION
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Our Seafood Inspection Program is a voluntary, fee-for-service program that
helps the seafood industry improve the quality, safety, and marketability of
U.S. seafood and fishery products. This includes export certification services
to facilitate the export of U.S. products.
* Seafood Inspection Program
* Seafood Inspection Laboratory
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SEAFOOD SCIENCE
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Our science-based conservation and management ensures optimum production,
enhances our nation’s food security, and supports consumer confidence in U.S.
seafood products. Industry professionals play a valuable role in our science
through cooperative research programs. NOAA scientists and our partners also
work to understand and address issues of importance to the seafood industry,
including offshore wind development and climate change.
* Fisheries surveys
* Stock assessments
* Stock status
* Understanding climate change impacts
* Addressing technical and scientific barriers of marine aquaculture
* Offshore wind development
Seafood Industry: Resources and Information for People Who Work with Seafood
The U.S. seafood industry is incredibly diverse. NOAA Fisheries, working with
federal, local, and non-governmental partners, provides support services for
fishermen, producers, processors, and other industry professionals.
MORE INFORMATION
* NOAA National Seafood Strategy
* Sea Grant Seafood Industry Information and Resources
* Young Fishermen’s Development Grant Program
* Small Business Administration
* Minority Business Development Agency
* Economic Development Administration
* Sign Up for "Taste of the Tides" Newsletter
SEAFOOD COMMUNITIES
A truly sustainable seafood industry also sustains the many communities that
rely on that seafood for their livelihoods, cultural practices, and nutrition.
Indeed, sustaining the participation of fishing communities in our fisheries is
one of the explicit goals of the National Standards governing federal fisheries
regulations. NOAA Fisheries’ work directly impacts the economic opportunities,
health, and environment of many communities, both domestic and international.
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U.S. SEAFOOD COMMUNITY
Ultimately, NOAA Fisheries can only carry out our mission of ensuring safe and
sustainable seafood by working with a diversity of people. We support research,
conservation initiatives, technological innovation, and community outreach. We
fund institutions and organizations made up of those people—the anglers,
commercial fishermen, aquaculturists, seafood companies, tribes, scientists,
nonprofits, coastal communities, beachgoers, and more. Their expertise and
perspectives directly influence how we manage fisheries and aquaculture, and
protect marine mammals and endangered species, as we develop and enforce
regulations that are fair and equitable.
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FACES OF SEAFOOD
Have you ever wondered how your seafood gets to your plate? Some may think the
only players in the seafood supply chain are the people who catch the fish and
the people who sell it. But with more than a million jobs supported by the U.S.
seafood industry, the roles are as diverse as the people who fill them. A truly
sustainable seafood industry also sustains the many communities that rely on
that seafood for their livelihoods, cultural practices, and nutrition.
Learn more about the people who support U.S. seafood
FISHING COMMUNITY PROFILES
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To better understand how changes in fishery regulations may impact different
groups of people, we have created profiles of regional fishing communities. The
profiles portray each community’s past and current engagement in fisheries. They
also contain basic information on the social and economic characteristics of
these communities. These reports allow us to assess the social and economic
impacts of policies and regulations at the community level, an examination
required by various federal statutes.
Learn more about fishing community profiles
USING SOCIAL SCIENCE TO BENEFIT COMMUNITIES
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We conduct additional economic and socio-cultural research beyond the fishing
community profiles. This ensures we consider the needs of all of the people that
depend on the living marine resources that we manage.
Economic and socio-cultural analyses help fisheries managers evaluate the
benefits and costs of different activities, prioritize needs, and encourage
policies that maximize societal benefits from ocean and coastal resources. By
studying both the social and economic aspects of communities, we strive to
manage fisheries and protected species in a way that balances the perspectives
of multiple communities and fisheries-related disciplines.
Learn more about NOAA Fisheries’ socioeconomics research
FOSTERING DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN SEAFOOD COMMUNITIES
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NOAA Fisheries is committed to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and
accessibility at all levels of the organization. We are cultivating a diverse
workforce to reflect, understand, and respond to the varied communities and
stakeholders we serve. We also celebrate the organizations leading the way.
Below are just some of the great organizations that are working in this space,
including:
* American Fisheries Society’s Hutton Junior Fisheries Biology Program(link is
external)
* Kuaʻāina Ulu ʻAuamo(link is external)
* Minorities in Aquaculture
* Seafood and Gender Equality(link is external)
* South Central Los Angeles Sustainable Seafood Hub(link is external)
* Women in Aquaculture(link is external)
Learn about the NOAA Fisheries Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan 2022–2025
(PDF, 18 pages)
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GLOBAL SEAFOOD COMMUNITY
The United States is a global leader in conservation and sustainable seafood.
Our nation is one of the largest consumers and importers of seafood in the
world. U.S. standards for seafood products have a major impact on the
sustainability of the world’s global seafood trade.
STRENGTHENING GLOBAL MARINE STEWARDSHIP
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We work closely with foreign governments, foreign entities, and international
organizations to promote conservation and sustainable fisheries management
internationally.
* International engagement
* International and regional fisheries management organizations
* International fisheries agreements
COMBATING ILLEGAL, UNREPORTED, AND UNREGULATED FISHING
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Illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing describes a wide variety of
fishing-related activities that violate both national and international fishing
regulations. These activities significantly undermine U.S. and global efforts to
sustainably manage fisheries and conserve marine resources. As a result, IUU
fishing threatens food security and upsets the economies of coastal communities
around the world. NOAA Fisheries is one of several federal agencies working
together to effectively address this critical issue.
* Understanding IUU fishing
* Identification of IUU fishing activities
* Keeping IUU fishing products out of U.S. markets
IMPROVING FISHERIES GOVERNANCE
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The lack of information and oversight in fisheries management among some
developing nations has resulted in declining marine stocks, many of which are
vital to providing fish to the local markets. We encourage various fisheries
governance projects and programs to achieve effective and responsible marine
stewardship and ensure sustainable global fisheries management.
International fisheries governance efforts
CONSERVING INTERNATIONAL SPECIES AND REDUCING BYCATCH
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The United States is a leader in promoting the global conservation of marine
mammals, sharks, tunas, sea turtles, and seabirds. One of the ways we work to
conserve these species internationally is by helping foreign countries reduce
bycatch. We support bilateral and multilateral cooperative efforts that work on
the ground to reduce bycatch, including data collection efforts and projects to
improve bycatch reduction technologies.
International bycatch reduction projects and resources
Seafood Communities
A truly sustainable seafood industry also sustains the many communities that
rely on that seafood for their livelihoods, cultural practices, and nutrition.
MORE INFORMATION
* Understanding Sustainable Seafood
* Understanding U.S. Aquaculture
* Fisheries Management in the United States
* Sign Up for "Taste of the Tides" Newsletter
SEARCH SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD PROFILES
U.S. fisheries are among the world's largest and most sustainable. Seafood
harvested from federally-managed U.S. fisheries is inherently sustainable as a
result of our science-based fishery management process. This directory of
seafood profiles focuses on the most common federally-managed marine species. It
is not a comprehensive list of all seafood species you may encounter in the
marketplace, or all the species caught or farmed in U.S. waters. Can't find a
particular type of seafood? It may not be in our directory if: it is primarily
harvested from state (not federal) waters, it is a freshwater species, or it is
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