Ocean Disclosure Project

Sam's Club

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The profile below is based upon reports by participating Sam’s Club suppliers in the continental US for fresh and frozen seafood and Member’s Mark shelf-stable tuna in FY21 (February 2020-January 2021), and has not been verified by third-party traceability systems.

Number of wild caught species used	Number of farmed species used	% Fresh/Frozen Volume from Certified Fisheries or Farms	% Fresh/Frozen Volume from a FIP	% Shelf-stable Tuna Volume from a FIP
Number of wild caught species used 36	Number of farmed species used 6	% Fresh/Frozen Volume from Certified Fisheries or Farms 80%	% Fresh/Frozen Volume from a FIP 20%	% Shelf-stable Tuna Volume from a FIP 27%
Fishing Methods Used in Associated Fisheries Midwater trawl Bottom trawl Dredge Purse seine FAD-free (unassociated) purse seine Gillnets and entangling nets Hook and line Longlines Handlines and pole-lines Rake / hand gathered / hand netted Pots and traps Farmed

Summary

At Sam’s Club, we know that seafood is an important source of nutrition and income for people all over the world. That’s why we work with partners all along the supply chain to deliver affordable products in a way that is sustainable for both people and planet. It is our commitment to create a transparent supply chain for our members, as well as to uphold high standards for sustainability so we can do our part to help protect and preserve ocean ecosystems for future generations.

We require all of our seafood suppliers to provide detailed information on where and how each item is sourced (place of origin, catch method, scientific name and more). Their data is then reviewed by the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP). Sam’s Club will only source seafood that meets our minimum sustainability requirements: certified by a third party approved by the Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative (GSSI) or in a Fishery Improvement Project, whose progress is being closely measured, reported and supported.

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Associated Fisheries

Species and Location	Production Methods	Certification or Improvement Project	Sustainability Ratings
Species and Location Alaska pollock Theragra chalcogramma E Bering Sea, Gulf of Alaska Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Midwater trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings Well managed
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to have direct impacts on ETP species. Bycatch for this fishery is considered low and there are mitigation measures in place. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes This fish plays an important role in the marine food web and so potential impacts on the wider marine ecosystem must be monitored.
Species and Location Albacore Thunnus alalunga Indian Ocean Fishery countries: China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Taiwan	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Needs improvement
Environmental Notes There are risks to seabirds, sea turtles, and sharks with this fishery, but there are mitigation measures in place. Bycatch of other tuna and billfishes is a risk for this fishery, but there are mitigation measures in place. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Albacore Thunnus alalunga Indian Ocean Fishery countries: Indonesia	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project FIP	Sustainability Ratings Needs improvement
Environmental Notes There are risks to seabirds, sea turtles, marine mammals and sharks with this fishery, but there are mitigation measures in place and the number of observed interactions is low. Bycatch of other tuna, billfishes and sharks is a risk for this fishery, but there are mitigation measures in place. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes References Fishery Progress, Indian Ocean tuna - longline (Bumble Bee/FCF)
Species and Location Albacore Thunnus alalunga Indian Ocean Fishery countries: Madagascar	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project FIP	Sustainability Ratings Needs improvement
Environmental Notes There are risks to seabirds, sea turtles, marine mammals and sharks with this fishery, but there are mitigation measures in place. Bycatch of other tuna, billfishes and sharks is a risk for this fishery, but there are mitigation measures in place. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes References Fishery Progress, Indian Ocean albacore tuna - longline (Bumble Bee/FCF)
Species and Location Albacore Thunnus alalunga North Pacific - WCPFC Fishery countries: Japan	Production Methods Longlines Handlines and pole-lines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Needs improvement
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to impact ETP species. Bycatch for this fishery is considered low. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Albacore Thunnus alalunga South Atlantic Fishery countries: Taiwan	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Managed
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Albacore Thunnus alalunga South Pacific - IATTC Fishery countries: China, Taiwan	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes There are risks to seabirds and sea turtles with this fishery, but there are mitigation measures in place. Bycatch for this fishery includes tunas, sharks, billfish and other fish. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Albacore Thunnus alalunga South Pacific - WCPFC Fishery countries: China, Fiji	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project FIP	Sustainability Ratings Managed
Environmental Notes There are risks to seabirds and sea turtles with this fishery, but there are mitigation measures in place. Bycatch for this fishery includes tunas, sharks, billfish and other fish. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes References Fishery Progress, Pacific Ocean tuna - longline (Bumble Bee/FCF Co., Ltd)
Species and Location Albacore Thunnus alalunga South Pacific - WCPFC Fishery countries: China, Cook Islands, Fiji, Japan, Taiwan, Vanuatu	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Managed
Environmental Notes There are risks to sharks, sea turtles and seabirds with this fishery, but there are mitigation measures in place. Bycatch of other tuna, billfishes and sharks is a risk for this fishery, but there are mitigation measures in place. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location American sea scallop Placopecten magellanicus US Atlantic Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Bottom trawl Dredge	Certification or Improvement Project Some product from certified fisheries	Sustainability Ratings Well managed
Environmental Notes There is potential for turtle interactions with this fishery, but mitigation actions are underway. Bycatch is a risk for this fishery, but there are mitigation measures in place. Bottom trawls and dredges will directly impact on the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Argentine red shrimp Pleoticus muelleri Patagonian - Argentina inshore, Argentina offshore Fishery countries: Argentina	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project FIP	Sustainability Ratings Managed
Environmental Notes There are risks to sharks and rays with this fishery. Bycatch of hake is a risk with this fishery. Bottom trawls will directly impact the sea bed. General Notes References Fishery Progress, Argentina onshore red shrimp - bottom trawl FIP Fishery Progress, Argentina offshore red shrimp - bottom trawl FIP
Species and Location Atlantic cod Gadus morhua North Sea, E English Channel and Skagerrak Fishery countries: Norway	Production Methods Purse seine	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings Well managed
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on PET species but occasional interactions with elasmobranchs (skates, rays and sharks), grey seals, and allis shad may occur. The main bycatch species include haddock, whiting and saithe, among others. No information was found regarding impacts for this gear type. General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Atlantic halibut Hippoglossus hippoglossus Scotian Shelf and Southern Grand Banks Fishery countries: Canada	Production Methods Gillnets and entangling nets	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings Well managed
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Atlantic salmon Salmo salar Chile Fishery countries: Chile	Production Methods Farmed	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings Managed
Environmental Notes Salmon rely on wild capture fisheries for feed. Feed inputs are required to be responsibly sourced where possible. There are concerns about the impact of farmed salmon escapes and disease outbreaks on wild salmonids. Overall, the Chilean industry continues to struggle with the control of bacterial diseases and sea lice parasites as indicated by the very high levels of treatment. Direct impacts on water quality at the site are unlikely, but there is potential for cumulative impacts in densely farmed areas. The use of antibiotic and pesticides in Chile is high; studies on impact are limited. General Notes A zonal management approach has been adopted based on licenses (concessions); groups of licenses - Aquaculture Management Areas (AMAs); emergency disease zones - Macro Zones; and Areas Autorizadas para el ejercicio de la Acuicultura - Appropriate Areas for Aquaculture (AAA). References FishSource, Salmon - Chile Seafood Watch, Atlantic Salmon, Farmed, Aquaculture Stewardship Council Certified Seafood Watch, Atlantic Salmon, Farmed, Chile
Species and Location Atlantic salmon Salmo salar United States Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Farmed	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings Managed
Environmental Notes Salmon rely on wild capture fisheries for feed. But the use of fishmeal and fish oil in salmon farming in Atlantic North America is reported to be lower than that in other salmon-farming regions. Marine ingredients include herring, menhaden, anchovy sourced from fisheries in Atlantic Canada, Atlantic US and Gulf of Mexico, and Peru. There are concerns about the impact of farmed salmon escapes and disease outbreaks on wild salmonids. Management systems for containment are in place to reduce the risk of escapes and have greatly improved fish containment by farms in Maine (as evidenced by the very low numbers of escapees identified in Maine rivers). The primary concerns for disease are sea lice and Infectious Salmon Anaemia, however the risk of transmission to wild salmon appears to be low. Impacts on water quality are localized, but there is potential for cumulative impacts in densely farmed areas. Chemical inputs of antibiotics and of pesticides used to control sea lice are of particular concern for salmon farmed in Atlantic North America. General Notes The environmental impacts described are addressed to some degree by certification. References Seafood Watch, Atlantic salmon, farmed, United States (Maine)
Species and Location Atlantic surf clam Spisula solidissima NW Atlantic Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Dredge	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings Well managed
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to impact ETP species. Bycatch for this fishery is considered low. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Blue swimming crab Portunus pelagicus Java Sea Fishery countries: Indonesia	Production Methods Gillnets and entangling nets Pots and traps	Certification or Improvement Project FIP	Sustainability Ratings Needs improvement
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to impact ETP species. Bycatch for this fishery is considered low. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes References Fishery Progress, Indonesian blue swimming crab - gillnet/trap
Species and Location Blue swimming crab Portunus pelagicus Tolo Bay and Banda Sea Fishery countries: Indonesia	Production Methods Gillnets and entangling nets Pots and traps	Certification or Improvement Project FIP	Sustainability Ratings Needs improvement
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to impact ETP species. Bycatch for this fishery is considered low. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes References Fishery Progress, Indonesian blue swimming crab - gillnet/trap
Species and Location Caribbean spiny lobster Panulirus argus Northern SW Atlantic Fishery countries: Brazil	Production Methods Pots and traps	Certification or Improvement Project FIP	Sustainability Ratings Needs improvement
Environmental Notes The available information on bycatch is still scarce. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes References Fishery Progress, Brazil red and green lobster - trap
Species and Location Caribbean spiny lobster Panulirus argus Western Central Atlantic Fishery countries: Bahamas	Production Methods Rake / hand gathered / hand netted	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings Well managed
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Chum salmon Oncorhynchus keta Alaska - Southeast Alaska Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Purse seine Gillnets and entangling nets	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings Well managed
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to impact ETP species. Bycatch for this fishery is considered low. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes References Intertek Moody Marine, 2013, Alaska Salmon Fishery MSC Public Certification Report
Species and Location Dungeness crab Cancer magister Oregon Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Pots and traps	Certification or Improvement Project FIP	Sustainability Ratings Managed
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to impact ETP species. Bycatch for this fishery is considered low. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes References Fishery Progress, US Oregon Dungeness crab - pot/trap
Species and Location Haddock Melanogrammus aeglefinus Barents Sea Fishery countries: Norway	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings Well managed
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to impact ETP species, but available data is still limited. Bycatch is a risk for this fishery, but there are mitigation measures in place. Bottom trawls will directly impact the sea bed. An MSC condition is in place to strengthen understanding of fishery interactions with sensitive habitat. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Haddock Melanogrammus aeglefinus Icelandic Fishery countries: Iceland	Production Methods Midwater trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings Well managed
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to impact PET species. Bycatch for this fishery is considered low. Bottom trawls will directly impact on the sea bed. Measures to protect vulnerable habitats such as cold water coral reefs are in place. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Mahi-mahi Coryphaena hippurus Eastern Pacific Ocean Fishery countries: Ecuador	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes This fishery interacts with sea turtles, but it is concluded that the impact on the sea turtle populations is low. There are also reported interactions with sharks. No interactions with seabirds or marine mammals have been reported. Bycatch, in general, is very low, since it is a highly targeted fishery. With regard to mother-ships, mahi mahi represents 98.38 % of the total catches. The fishing gears used in Ecuador to catch mahi-mahi or dolphinfish do not contact the bottom and as such do not represent a threat or have any impact on benthic habitats. General Notes References Fishery Progress, Ecuador mahi-mahi - longline
Species and Location Mahi-mahi Coryphaena hippurus Eastern Pacific Ocean Fishery countries: Peru	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project FIP	Sustainability Ratings Needs improvement
Environmental Notes There are risks to turtles and seabirds with this fishery, but mitigation measures are in place. Bycatch for this fishery includes sharks, rays, sunfish, opah, swordfish, and yellowfin tuna. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes References Fishery Progress, Peru mahi-mahi - longline (WWF)
Species and Location Mahi-mahi Coryphaena hippurus Western and Central Pacific - WCPFC Fishery countries: Taiwan	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes There are risks to turtles and seabirds with this fishery, but management measures are in place. Bycatch is a risk for this fishery, but there is insufficient data available to assess significance. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes References Fishery Progress, Taiwan Hsin-Kang mahi-mahi - longline
Species and Location North Pacific hake Merluccius productus NE Pacific Fishery countries: United States, Canada	Production Methods Midwater trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings Well managed
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to impact ETP species. Bycatch in this fishery is considered low. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Northern brown shrimp Penaeus aztecus Northern Gulf of Mexico - Louisiana Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Rake / hand gathered / hand netted	Certification or Improvement Project FIP	Sustainability Ratings Needs improvement
Environmental Notes There are risks to sea turtles with this fishery. Bycatch is a risk for this fishery. Bottom trawls will directly impact on the sea bed. General Notes References Fishery Progress, Louisiana shrimp - otter/skimmer trawl
Species and Location Northern rock sole Lepidopsetta polyxystra Gulf of Alaska Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings Well managed
Environmental Notes Bycatch is a risk for this fishery but there are mitigation measures in place. Bottom trawls will directly impact the sea bed. Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Northern shortfin squid Illex illecebrosus NW Atlantic Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings Well managed
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Northern white shrimp Penaeus setiferus Northern Gulf of Mexico - Louisiana Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project FIP	Sustainability Ratings Managed
Environmental Notes There is potential for turtle interactions with this fishery, but excluder devices are fitted to nets for protection. Bycatch is a significant risk for this fishery. Bottom trawls will directly impact the sea bed. General Notes References Fishery Progress, Louisiana shrimp - otter/skimmer trawl FIP
Species and Location Pacific cod Gadus macrocephalus Aleutian Islands Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Bottom trawl Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings Well managed
Environmental Notes There are risks to seabirds and marine mammals with this fishery, but there are mitigation measures in place. Bycatch for this fishery includes other fish, skates and sea birds, but there is insufficient data available to assess significance. The impact depends on the gear type. Bottom trawls will directly impact the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Pacific cod Gadus macrocephalus Eastern Bering Sea Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings Well managed
Environmental Notes There are risks to seabirds and marine mammals with this fishery, but there are mitigation measures in place. Bycatch is a risk for this fishery, but there is insufficient data available to assess significance. Bottom trawls will directly impact the sea bed. However, management measures are in place. General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Pacific cod Gadus macrocephalus Karaginsky Fishery countries: Russia	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings Well managed
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Pacific cupped oyster Magallana gigas United States Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Farmed	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings Managed
Environmental Notes No feed inputs are used to support farmed oysters. The larval phase of oysters may be transported away from farm sites. The spread of non-native oysters and unintentionally introduced species beyond their natural range may be a cause for concern. There is no concern regarding pollution from nutrients or organic matter. No feed or chemical inputs are used to support farmed oysters. General Notes References Seafood Watch, Oysters, Farmed
Species and Location Pangasius Pangasius spp. Vietnam Fishery countries: Vietnam	Production Methods Farmed	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings Managed
Environmental Notes Pangasius feed includes low levels of fishmeal and fish oil from marine feed sources. Feed inputs are not required to be responsibly sourced. As a native species, the risk to wild populations from escapes is low. Juveniles used in pangasius farming come from Vietnamese hatcheries and the trade of wild-caught broodstock is limited. Panagsius farming in Vietnam is linked to illegal disposal of waste into adjoining waterways with cumulative impacts that contribute to water pollution. However, certified farms are assumed to dispose of waste properly. General Notes The environmental impacts described are addressed to some degree by certification. The government requires pangasius farms to be managed under a zonal approach. References: FishSource - Pangasius, Vietnam Seafood Watch, Pangasius, Vietnam, Farmed, Global Aquaculture Alliance Certified BAP 2, 3, 4-star
Species and Location Pink salmon Oncorhynchus gorbuscha Alaska - Cook Inlet, Southeast Alaska Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Purse seine	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings Well managed
Environmental Notes While encounters with marine mammals and birds have been documented in this fishery, the impact on ETP species is not thought to be significant. There is no risk of bycatch for this fishery. Catches of other salmon species are accounted for in the pink salmon management. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the benthic habitat. General Notes References Intertek Moody Marine, 2013, MSC Public Certification Report for Alaska Salmon Fishery
Species and Location Queen crab Chionoecetes opilio Eastern Bering Sea Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Pots and traps	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings Well managed
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to impact ETP species. Bycatch for this fishery is considered low. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes This fishery is certified through the Alaska Responsible Fisheries Management (RFM) Program. References Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute, RFM Certification: Alaska Crab
Species and Location Queen crab Chionoecetes opilio Barents Sea Fishery countries: Russia	Production Methods Pots and traps	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings Well managed
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes References Marine Stewardship Council, Russia Barents Sea Opilio Trap
Species and Location Queen crab Chionoecetes opilio Northern Sea of Okhotsk Fishery countries: Russia	Production Methods Pots and traps	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes There are potential risks to PET species with this fishery, but there is insufficient data available to assess significance. Bycatch is a risk for this fishery, but there is insufficient data available to assess significance. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes This fishery is in MSC Full Assessment as of August 2021. References Marine Stewardship Council, Russian Crab GC Sea of Okhotsk crab trap
Species and Location Rainbow trout Oncorhynchus mykiss Chile Fishery countries: Chile	Production Methods Farmed	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings Managed
Environmental Notes Trout have a high requirement for fish in their diet. Rainbow trout are not native to Chile but have become established in the wild due to intentional stocking. However, there are still concerns about the impact of farmed salmonid escapes and disease outbreaks on wild fish populations. Available data indicates that large numbers of farmed trout have escaped each year since the early 1990s. Production using open net cages and ponds results in the discharge of waste and nutrients directly into the surrounding water. General Notes The environmental impacts described are addressed to some degree by certification. References FishSource, Salmon, Chile Seafood Watch, Rainbow trout, Chile, Farmed Seafood Watch, Rainbow trout, Worldwide, Aquaculture Stewardship Council Certified Salmon Standard
Species and Location Rainbow trout Onchorynchus mykiss Peru Fishery countries: Peru	Production Methods Farmed	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings Managed
Environmental Notes Fishmeal and fish oil from marine feed sources are used. At least 50% of the feed used in certified production is required to be responsibly or sustainably sourced. Profile not yet complete. General Notes References Seafood Watch, Farmed Rainbow Trout, Worldwide
Species and Location Red king crab Paralithodes camtschaticus Barents Sea Fishery countries: Russia	Production Methods Pots and traps	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings Well managed
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Red swamp crawfish Procambarus clarkii Louisiana territorial sea Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Pots and traps	Certification or Improvement Project FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to impact PET species. Bycatch for this fishery is considered low. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes References Audobon G.U.L.F., Louisiana Crawfish
Species and Location Snappers nei Lutjanus spp. Aru Bay, Arafura Sea and Eastern of Timor Sea Fishery countries: Indonesia	Production Methods Handlines and pole-lines	Certification or Improvement Project FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. Profile not yet complete. General Notes References Fishery Progress, Indonesia Aru and Arafura demersal fish - longline
Species and Location Sockeye salmon Oncorhynchus nerka Alaska - Bristol Bay Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Gillnets and entangling nets	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings Well managed
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to impact ETP species. Bycatch for this fishery is considered low. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the benthic habitat. General Notes References Intertek Moody Marine, 2013, MSC Public Certification Report for the Alaska Salmon Fishery
Species and Location Sockeye salmon Oncorhynchus nerka Alaska - Copper-Bering Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Gillnets and entangling nets	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings Well managed
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to impact ETP species. Bycatch for this fishery is considered low. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the benthic habitat. General Notes References Intertek Moody Marine, 2013, MSC Public Certification Report for the Alaska Salmon Fishery
Species and Location Tilapia Oreochromis niloticus, Oreochromis spp China Fishery countries: China	Production Methods Farmed	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings Managed
Environmental Notes Tilapia require relatively low inputs of fishmeal and fishoil from marine feed sources in their diet. However, there are significant concerns about the sustainability of feed inputs from domestic sources, which are produced from fisheries that are fully exploited overexploited, or depleted. There is little infomation available regarding impacts of Chinese tilapia production on wild species, includings impacts from escapes, disease outbreaks, and interactions with predators and other wildlife. Nile tilapia are considered highly invasive and there are documented examples of tilapia populations outcompeting local fish species for resources in Chinese waterways. Despite this, there is no information on tilapia escapes at a farm level. In addition, there is little information about on-farm diseases in Chinese tilapia production and disease outbreaks pose a risk to wild fish populations. There is no information regarding interactions with wildlife which may include migrating birds. Pollution from nutrients and organic matter, as well as chemical inputs, may affect local water quality. There is limited information regarding on-farm chemical use and the impact of effluent released by tilapia pond&dash;based farms in China. But there is evidence of the use of illegal chemicals and of antibiotics important to human health in Chinese tilapia production. General Notes Area-based approaches to aquaculture are included in the national and provincial legislation, but it is unclear whether zonal approaches to siting and production are used. The environmental impacts described are addressed to some degree by certification. References FishSource - Tilapia, China Seafood Watch, Nile tilapia, Worldwide Seafood Watch, Tilapia, Global Aquaculture Alliance Certified BAP 2, 3, 4-star
Species and Location Tilapia Oreochromis niloticus, Oreochromis spp. Honduras Fishery countries: Honduras	Production Methods Farmed	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings Managed
Environmental Notes All fishmeal and fish oil is sourced from by-products. Although the possibility for escape is considered high, the invasiveness factor is considered low given the prior establishment of the species. There is no current data or evidence indicating that tilapia cultured by Regal Springs, Honduras at their floating cage culture sites in Lake Yojoa and Lake Cajon are causing population declines in wild fish through the amplification and retransmission of pathogens or parasites. There is evidence that tilapia cage culture operations in Lake Yojoa and Lake Cajon attract or interact with predators or other wildlife, but the concern for wildlife and predator mortalities due to these operations is low. There are moderate impacts from effluents beyond the farm boundaries. The government management system addresses the effluent water quality; however, there have been records of eutrophication and harmful phytoplankton blooms, which indicate that monitoring measures are not effective. General Notes Area-based approaches to aquaculture are included in the national and provincial legislation, but it is unclear whether zonal approaches to siting and production are used. The environmental impacts described are addressed to some degree by certification. References Good Fish Guide, Tilapia (Farmed), ASC Seafood Watch, Nile tilapia, Worldwide Seafood Watch, Tilapia, Global Aquaculture Alliance Certified BAP 2, 3, 4-star
Species and Location Walleye Sander vitreus Lake Erie western and central Fishery countries: Canada	Production Methods Gillnets and entangling nets	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings Well managed
Environmental Notes There are risks to ETP species with this fishery, but there is insufficient data available to assess significance. There is a lack of information on bycatch in this fishery. Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Whiteleg shrimp Penaeus vannamei China Fishery countries: China	Production Methods Farmed	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings Managed
Environmental Notes Fishmeal and fish oil from marine feed sources are used. At least 50% of the feed used in certified production is required to be responsibly or sustainably sourced. Biosecurity measures minimise disease outbreaks and escapes. Chemical usage and effluent are monitored and limited. General Notes The government has adopted a farm-based approach to aquaculture regulations and licensing. References Good Fish Guide, Prawn, King (whiteleg), prawns, Global Aquaculture Alliance Best Aquaculture Practices (GAA BAP) 2 and 3* certified Good Fish Guide - Prawn, King (whiteleg), prawns, Global Aquaculture Alliance Best Aquaculture Practices (GAA BAP) 4* certified Seafood Watch, Whiteleg shrimp, Global Aquaculture Alliance Certified BAP 2, 3, 4-star
Species and Location Whiteleg shrimp Penaeus vannamei Ecuador Fishery countries: Ecuador	Production Methods Farmed	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings Managed
Environmental Notes Fishmeal and fish oil from marine feed sources are used. At least 50% of the feed used in certified production is required to be responsibly or sustainably sourced. Disease transfer between farmed and wild prawns is a concern but infrequent water exchange on whiteleg shrimp farms moderates the risk. Information on escapes is limited. Shrimp farmed in Ecuador are raised from hatchery-raised native broodstock, therefore lowering the risk to wild shrimp populations if interbreeding does occur, however, interbreeding may still result in reduced genetic fitness. Pollution from nutrients and organic matter, as well as chemical inputs, may affect local water quality. Impacts on water quality vary depending on farm practices including the frequency of waste discharge from ponds. General Notes The environmental impacts described are addressed to some degree by certification. The government has adopted a farm-based approach to aquaculture regulations and licensing. References FishSource - Shrimp, Ecuador Good Fish Guide - Prawns, King (whiteleg), prawns, Global Aquaculture Alliance Best Aquaculture Practices (GAA BAP) 2 & 3* certified Good Fish Guide - Prawn, King (whiteleg), prawns, Global Aquaculture Alliance Best Aquaculture Practices (GAA BAP) 4* certified Seafood Watch, Whiteleg shrimp, Global Aquaculture Alliance Certified BAP 2, 3, 4-star
Species and Location Whiteleg shrimp Penaeus vannamei Guatemala Fishery countries: Guatemala	Production Methods Farmed	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings Managed
Environmental Notes Fishmeal and fish oil from marine feed sources are used. At least 50% of the feed used in certified production is required to be responsibly or sustainably sourced. Freshwater supplies and habitats can be impacted but are mitigated for within the standard requirements. Chemical usage and effluent are monitored and limited and biosecurity measures minimise disease outbreaks and escapes. Predator control is encouraged to be the use of non lethal deterrents, although some countries allow lethal control. General Notes The environmental impacts described are addressed to some degree by certification. The aquaculture industry is currently managed under a farm-based approach. References Good Fish Guide - Prawn, King (whiteleg), prawns, Global Aquaculture Alliance Best Aquaculture Practices (GAA BAP) 4* certified Seafood Watch, Whiteleg shrimp, Global Aquaculture Alliance Certified BAP 2, 3, 4-star
Species and Location Whiteleg shrimp Penaeus vannamei India Fishery countries: India	Production Methods Farmed	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings Managed
Environmental Notes Fishmeal and fish oil from marine feed sources are used. At least 50% of the feed used in certified production is required to be responsibly or sustainably sourced. Disease transfer between farmed and wild prawns is a concern but infrequent water exchange on whiteleg shrimp farms moderates the risk. Whiteleg shrimp are not native to India and there is potential for ecological impacts from escapes. Pollution from nutrients and organic matter, as well as chemical inputs, may affect local water quality. Waste discharge from whiteleg shrimp ponds is typically limited to once per production cycle. General Notes The environmental impacts described are addressed to some degree by certification. The aquaculture industry is currently managed under a farm-based approach. References FishSource - shrimp, India Good Fish Guide - Prawns, King (whiteleg), prawns, Global Aquaculture Alliance Best Aquaculture Practices (GAA BAP) 2 & 3* certified Good Fish Guide - Prawn, King (whiteleg), prawns, Global Aquaculture Alliance Best Aquaculture Practices (GAA BAP) 4* certified Seafood Watch, Whiteleg shrimp, Global Aquaculture Alliance Certified BAP 2, 3, 4-star
Species and Location Whiteleg shrimp Penaeus vannamei Indonesia Fishery countries: Indonesia	Production Methods Farmed	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings Managed
Environmental Notes Fishmeal and fish oil from marine feed sources are used. At least 50% of the feed used in certified production is required to be responsibly or sustainably sourced. Disease transfer between farmed and wild prawns is a concern. Whiteleg shrimp are not native to Indonesia and there is potential for ecological impacts from escapes. Pollution from nutrients and organic matter, as well as chemical inputs, may affect local water quality and cumulative impacts across a region may occur. General Notes The environmental impacts described are addressed to some degree by certification. Legislation on zonal planning that is relevant to aquaculture does exist. A zonal approach to aquaculture is being introduced via an Aquaculture Improvement Project (AIP) in Muncar, Banyuwangi district, East Java. References Good Fish Guide - Prawn, King (whiteleg), prawns, Global, GAA BAP certification (2 & 3) Good Fish Guide - Prawn, King (whiteleg), prawns, Global, GAA BAP certification (4) Seafood Watch, Whiteleg shrimp, Global Aquaculture Alliance Certified BAP 2, 3, 4-star
Species and Location Whiteleg shrimp Litopeneaus vannamei Malaysia Fishery countries: Malaysia	Production Methods Farmed	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings Managed
Environmental Notes Fishmeal and fish oil from marine feed sources are used. At least 50% of the feed used in certified production is required to be responsibly or sustainably sourced. Disease transfer between farmed and wild prawns is a concern but infrequent water exchange on whiteleg shrimp farms moderates the risk. Pollution from nutrients and organic matter, as well as chemical inputs, may affect local water quality. Impacts on water quality vary depending on the frequency of waste discharge from ponds. There is limited information regarding on-farm chemical use or shrimp farm effluent in Malaysia. But evidence suggests that antimicrobials important to human health are used in production. General Notes References Seafood Watch, Whiteleg shrimp, Global Aquaculture Alliance Certified BAP 2, 3, 4-star
Species and Location Whiteleg shrimp Penaeus vannamei United States Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Farmed	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings Managed
Environmental Notes Fishmeal and fish oil from marine feed sources are used. At least 50% of the feed used in certified production is required to be responsibly or sustainably sourced. Disease outbreaks are uncommon in U.S. shrimp aquaculture and as such the need for chemical use is demonstrably low. Risk of escape is considered low-moderate. Juvenile shrimp for stocking are sourced exclusively from domestic hatcheries in the U.S. There is no concern regarding pollution from nutrients or organic matter. General Notes The government has adopted a farm-based approach to aquaculture regulations and licensing. References Good Fish Guide - Prawns, King (whiteleg), prawns, Global Aquaculture Alliance Best Aquaculture Practices (GAA BAP) 2 & 3* certified Good Fish Guide - Prawn, King (whiteleg), prawns, Global Aquaculture Alliance Best Aquaculture Practices (GAA BAP) 4* certified Seafood Watch, Whiteleg shrimp, Global Aquaculture Alliance Certified BAP 2, 3, 4-star
Species and Location Whiteleg shrimp Penaeus vannamei Vietnam Fishery countries: Vietnam	Production Methods Farmed	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings Managed
Environmental Notes Fishmeal and fish oil from marine feed sources are used. At least 50% of the feed used in certified production is required to be responsibly or sustainably sourced. Disease transfer between farmed and wild prawns is a concern but infrequent water exchange on whiteleg shrimp farms moderates this risk. Whiteleg shrimp are not native to Vietnam and there is potential for ecological impacts from escapes. Pollution from nutrients and organic matter, as well as chemical inputs, may affect local water quality. Waste discharge from whiteleg shrimp ponds is typically limited to once per production cycle, moderating the impact of effluents on water quality. There is a lack of data on the quantity of chemical inputs, but evidence suggests that illegal antibiotics are sometimes used on Vietnamese shrimp farms. General Notes The environmental impacts described are addressed to some degree by certification. The aquaculture industry is currently managed under a farm-based approach References: FishSource - shrimp, Vietnam Good Fish Guide - Prawns, King (whiteleg), prawns, Global Aquaculture Alliance Best Aquaculture Practices (GAA BAP) 2 & 3* certified Good Fish Guide - Prawn, King (whiteleg), prawns, Global Aquaculture Alliance Best Aquaculture Practices (GAA BAP) 4* certified Seafood Watch, Whiteleg shrimp, Global Aquaculture Alliance Certified BAP 2, 3, 4-star
Species and Location Yellowfin sole Limanda aspera Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings Well managed
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to impact ETP species. Bycatch for this fishery is considered low. Bottom trawls will directly impact the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Yellowfin tuna Thunnus albacares Western and Central Pacific Ocean - Parties to the Nauru Agreement (PNA) Fishery countries: Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Papua New Guinea	Production Methods FAD-free (unassociated) purse seine	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings Well managed
Environmental Notes This fishery uses FAD-free (unassociated) purse seine gear, which results in less bycatch than associated fisheries. However, purse seine gear still present a hazard to PET species. This fishery uses FAD-free (unassociated) purse seine gear, which results in less bycatch than associated fisheries. However, bycatch is still a risk for this fishery. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Yellowfin tuna Thunnus albacares Western and Central Pacific Ocean Fishery countries: Vietnam	Production Methods Hook and line	Certification or Improvement Project FIP	Sustainability Ratings Managed
Environmental Notes There are risks to turtles, seabirds and sharks, but these risks can be reduced through proper management of fishing gear. There is bycatch for this fishery but the scale of the issue is not established. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes References Fishery Progress, Vietnam yellowfin tuna - handline
Species and Location Yellowfin tuna Thunnus albacares Western and Central Pacific Ocean - WCPFC Fishery countries: Fiji	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings Well managed
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to impact ETP species. Bycatch is a risk for this fishery, but there is insufficient data available to assess significance. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Yellowfin tuna Thunnus albacares Western and Central Pacific Ocean - WCPFC Fishery countries: Indonesia	Production Methods Handlines and pole-lines	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings Well managed
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to impact ETP species. Bycatch is considered low for this fishery. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes