Aquaculture Principle 10
Aquaculture – Principle 10 | Seafood MAP Creates co-products beyond seafood About Creates co-products beyond seafood Aquaculture generates products beyond the fillet. Co-products, unlike by-products, are additional materials created during production that have value and are not thrown away. Fish producers are exploring creative ways to eliminate solid waste or freshwater discharge. Aquaponic systems generate […]
Aquaculture Principle 9
Aquaculture – Principle 9 | Seafood MAP Preserves the quality and the story of the product throughout the supply chain About Preserves the quality and the story of the product throughout the supply chain Transparency and traceability are needed not only to guarantee the quality and safety of our foods but also relay the story […]
Aquaculture Principle 8
Aquaculture – Principle 8 | Seafood MAP Prioritizes inclusion, equality and fair treatment of workers About Prioritizes inclusion, equality and fair treatment of workers Women make up over 50% of the seafood industry workforce yet are underrepresented in leadership and ownership roles. Aquaculture can weave fair and equal labor treatment into its expanding fabric. Gender […]
Aquaculture Principle 7
Aquaculture – Principle 7 | Seafood MAP Builds resilience and self-sufficiency in local communities About Builds resilience and self-sufficiency in local communities Working waterfronts have been central to coastal communities’ culture and economy, but now face declining wild stocks, unrenewed permits, and rising sea levels. Aquaculture, in its incredible diversity of species and production methods […]
Aquaculture Principle 6
Aquaculture – Principle 6 | Seafood MAP Enhances flavor and nutrition About Enhances flavor and nutrition From sugar kelp to scallops to salmon, aquatic foods are nutrient-dense and a major source of protein, trace minerals, and healthy Omega 3 fatty acids. Recent studies show that consuming aquatic foods can improve brain development and heart health […]
Aquaculture Principle 5
Aquaculture – Principle 5 | Seafood MAP Advances animal welfare About Advances animal welfare Just as stressing a cow before harvest generates tough flesh, so too does stressing a fish. Not only is welfare important for the final product, but it is important to the well-being and animal happiness. Approximately 100 billion aquatic animals are […]
Aquaculture Principle 4
Aquaculture – Principle 4 | Seafood MAP Promotes a safe growing environment for a safe food source About Promotes a safe growing environment for a safe food source Where a farm is placed and which inputs are added to it not only affects ecosystem health and fish welfare, but the health of the people who […]
Aquaculture Principle 3
Aquaculture – Principle 3 | Seafood MAP Optimizes impact on water resources and nutrient cycles About Optimizes impact on water resources and nutrient cycles In a time when ocean chemistry is changing dramatically and freshwater resources are under increasing stress, how producers use and treat water could determine not only an aquaculture farm’s viability, but […]
Aquaculture Principle 2
Aquaculture – Principle 2 | Seafood MAP Supports global ecosystems and coexists with wildlife About Supports global ecosystems and coexists with wildlife Farmed seafood now makes up over 50% of all seafood eaten around the world. It is a key protein source for the future and is scaling rapidly, but it comes with external costs. […]
Aquaculture Principle 1
Aquaculture – Principle 1 | Seafood MAP Helps address climate change About Helps address climate change To fulfill its role as the sustainable protein source of the future, farmed fish must also play a part in building climate resilience and preparedness. Research suggests seafood has a notably lower carbon footprint than beef and pork, but […]
