Aquaculture

Aquaculture Certification Progress

Certification schemes for farmed fish welfare are expanding with new species-specific standards for salmon, trout, and sea bass.

Key Facts

Evidence-based research supports welfare improvements in aquaculture certification progress
Millions of animals benefit from better aquaculture welfare practices
Individual actions and policy change both drive welfare improvements
Science, advocacy, and consumer choice are all important levers for change
Progress is achievable and measurable across this welfare domain

Welfare Considerations

Expanding certification improves welfare for billions of farmed fish.

What You Can Do

Choose certified aquaculture products
Support stronger certification standards
Raise awareness of fish welfare progress
Advocate for comprehensive aquaculture welfare law