Why Friend of the Sea?

You make the best choice for the health of our planet and the quality of workers’ lives by choosing Friend of the Sea certified products and services.

What is Sustainable seafood?

Sustainable seafood encompasses products sourced from either responsibly caught or farmed methods that prioritise species’ long-term viability, ocean health, and community livelihoods.

Wild-caught Sustainable seafood originates from well-managed populations, avoiding overfishing and utilising gear with minimal habitat impact. Aquaculture provides an alternative, easing pressure on natural resources, yet concerns arise regarding environmental and social impacts.

Certification of aquaculture products is crucial in mitigating potential negative effects and enhancing consumer and societal benefits in production and marketing processes.

How can Sustainability be achieved through Friend of the Sea certification?

Certification schemes aim to educate customers about the environmental impact and Sustainability of seafood purchases, ensuring products come from responsibly managed fisheries or aquaculture facilities. Certification involves third-party assurance of adherence to specified standards through various inspection activities conducted by recognized bodies.

Friend of the Sea has established certification standards for fisheries and aquaculture products, minimising negative aquaculture impacts and promoting environmental stewardship. Certified products undergo rigorous independent audits, verifying compliance with environmental and social standards.

What role does Friend of the Sea have in the global sustainability movement?

• Friend of the Sea certified products and services are subject to strict independent audits that verify both environmental and social standards.
• Friend of the Sea’s mission is to protect aquatic resources by means of promoting Sustainable practices in fishing, aquaculture, nutraceutical products (food supplements), dolphin and whale watching, ornamental fish trade and shipping.
• Friend of the Sea works globally with the nation states, seafood and shipping industries, scientists, NGOs and the public to promote Sustainable use of the oceans and aquatic habitat conservation, playing a fundamental role in the global Sustainability movement.