Promoting Ecosystem Aquaculture

The aquaculture sector supports millions of people around the world, including many small-scale farmers in developing countries.

Yet, it also faces significant environmental and socioeconomic challenges, including habitat loss, nutrient loading, disease outbreaks, and the impact of feed-ingredient production on marine and terrestrial environments and producers.

SFP works with international markets, the seafood supply chain, and local communities to ensure a safe, reliable supply of farmed seafood, guided by our Framework for Sustainably Managed Aquaculture, which forms the basis of and is monitored by FishSource Aquaculture.

We prioritize major aquaculture countries — China, India, Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam — partnering with producers, NGOs, industry, and governments to promote sustainable practices and prevent disease outbreaks.

Our efforts are backed by SFP’s Asian Farmed Shrimp Supply Chain Roundtable, an industry-led coalition of top North American and European importers.