Explore where government, corporate, and organization interests clash and align over fish production. And don’t forget the little people: Millions of consumers depend on small-scale fisheries for jobs and food. Wade into Part II of aquaculture with Jorden and Kimberly to consider the challenges of sustainably producing seafood, whether it’s farmed or wild-caught.
Key Topics Jorden and Kimberly discuss include:
Why multiple sustainability standards and labels add to the complexities
How competition between NGOs hampers presenting a united front
How corporations like Cargill and Mowi dominate the aquaculture industry
Why small-scale fisheries are integral to the equation
How Global South countries attempt to balance economic growth with sustainable aquatic farming
Recommended Resources
The Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch Guide to how and where to find sustainability-sourced seafood
WorldFish Center
The Global Salmon Initiative
The Aquaculture Stewardship Council
The FAO’s 2024 Report on the aquaculture industry
Global aquaculture production statistics
Kimberly’s Substack newsletter post
