Ocean Disclosure Project

Publix

Founded in 1930 in Winter Haven, Florida, Publix is now the largest employee-owned grocery chain in the United States. Publix is one of the 10 largest-volume supermarket chains in the country, with over 1,200 stores throughout the south from Virginia to Florida. Publix currently sells over 300 seafood products, including fresh, frozen and processed seafood, and also offers a special request service for fresh fish, with up to 60 species on offer.

Summary

In 2017, Publix was lauded for becoming the first US supermarket retailer to participate in the Ocean Disclosure Project. Publix has been a partner with Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP) since 2009 and was an early adopter of the fishery improvement project (FIP) approach. Actively encouraging its suppliers to participate in FIPs where needed, Publix played an important role in bringing key stakeholders to the table to get the Gulf of Mexico shrimp and snapper/grouper FIPs started, and more recently encouraged the launch of a FIP in snow crab in Canada. Publix regularly convenes all of their seafood suppliers to talk about sustainability and works with the National Fisheries Institute (NFI), and the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) to drive change in the industry.

Publix also participated in SFP's bycatch audit program. Summary results can be found here: Bycatch Audit of Publix's Wild Supply Chain.

The profile below covers Publix-branded wild-caught and farmed fresh and frozen products sourced in 2021 only.

For more information on NOAA Fish Stock Sustainability Index (FSSI), please see here.

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Associated Fisheries

Species and Location	Production Methods	Certification or Improvement Project	Sustainability Ratings
Species and Location Acadian redfish (Ocean perch) Sebastes fasciatus Gulf of Maine and Georges Bank Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Hook and line	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement NOAA FSSI 4 NOAA FSSI 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 4
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes NOAA FSSI 4: The fishery is not overfished and overfishing is not occurring and the stock biomass is at or above 80% of the biomass that produces maximum sustainable yield.
Species and Location Northern prawn Pandalus borealis Western Greenland - Canada Division 0A Fishery countries: Canada	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes Bottom trawls will directly impact the sea bed. Profile not yet complete. General Notes This fishery is assessed as low risk by our nonprofit science partner, Gulf of Maine Research Institute.
Species and Location Acadian redfish (Ocean perch) Sebastes fasciatus Gulf of St. Lawrence & Laurentian Channel Fishery countries: Canada	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes This fishery is not believed to be an issue for ETP species. Bycatch for this fishery is a risk. Bottom trawls will directly impact on the sea bed. General Notes This fishery is part of the Canada redfish (Unit 1 & 2) - trawl FIP as of April 2018. References Fishery Progress, Canada redfish (Unit 1 & 2) - trawl
Species and Location Acadian redfish (Ocean perch) Sebastes fasciatus Gulf of St. Lawrence & Laurentian Channel Fishery countries: Canada	Production Methods Midwater trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes This fishery is not believed to be an issue for PET species. Bycatch for this fishery is a risk. Since trawl gear is fairly unselective, it can be assumed that at least some quantity of prey and predators associated with redfish are also being caught, potentially affecting trophic level interactions. Trawl gear is also known to impact cold-water corals. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Alaska pollock Theragra chalcogramma Aleutian Islands Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Midwater trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement NOAA FSSI 4 NOAA FSSI 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 4
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, but occasional impacts may occur. 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. NOAA FSSI 4: The fishery is not overfished and overfishing is not occurring and the stock biomass is at or above 80% of the biomass that produces maximum sustainable yield.
Species and Location American angler Lophius americanus US North Atlantic North Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement NOAA FSSI 4 NOAA FSSI 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 4
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to impact ETP species. Bycatch for this fishery is considered low, many species are retained. Bottom trawls will directly impact the sea bed. General Notes NOAA FSSI 4: The fishery is not overfished and overfishing is not occurring and the stock biomass is at or above 80% of the biomass that produces maximum sustainable yield.
Species and Location American angler Lophius americanus US North Atlantic South Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement NOAA FSSI 4 NOAA FSSI 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 4
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes NOAA FSSI 4: The fishery is not overfished and overfishing is not occurring and the stock biomass is at or above 80% of the biomass that produces maximum sustainable yield.
Species and Location American cupped oyster Crassostrea virginica Louisiana Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Dredge	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location American cupped oyster Crassostrea virginica Louisiana Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Rake / hand gathered / hand netted	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location American lobster Homarus americanus Gaspé Peninsula Fishery countries: Canada	Production Methods Pots and traps	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location American lobster Homarus americanus Georges Bank and Off-Shore Nova Scotia Fishery countries: Canada	Production Methods Pots and traps	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes This fishery is a risk to marine mammals, especially North Atlantic right whales. Measures are in place to prevent fishing from hindering the recovery and rebuilding of the main bycatch species. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes References Intertek, 2015, MSC Public Certification Report for Eastern Canada Offshore Lobster Fishery
Species and Location American lobster Homarus americanus Gulf of Maine and Georges Bank Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Pots and traps	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes This fishery is a risk to marine mammals, especially North Atlantic right whales. Bycatch of fin-fish, particularly cod, is a risk in 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 American lobster Homarus americanus Northeastern Cape Breton Nova Scotia Fishery countries: Canada	Production Methods Pots and traps	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location American lobster Homarus americanus Southern New England/Mid Atlantic Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Pots and traps	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Needs Improvement FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes This fishery is a risk to marine mammals, especially North Atlantic right whales. 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 American sea scallop Placopecten magellanicus Eastern Georges Bank Fishery countries: Canada	Production Methods Dredge	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to have significant impacts on ETP species. Bycatch for this fishery is likely to be low. Furthermore, bycatch of commercial finfish is included in groundfish quotas. Dredges will directly impact the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location American sea scallop Placopecten magellanicus US Atlantic - Mid-Atlantic Bight Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Dredge	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement NOAA FSSI 4 NOAA FSSI 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 4
Environmental Notes There are risks to sea turtles with this fishery, but there are mitigation measures in place. Bycatch is a risk in this fishery. Dredges will directly impact the sea bed. General Notes NOAA FSSI 4: The fishery is not overfished and overfishing is not occurring and the stock biomass is at or above 80% of the biomass that produces maximum sustainable yield.
Species and Location American yellow perch Perca flavescens Lake Erie Eastern Central Basin Fishery countries: Canada	Production Methods Pots and traps	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes There are risks to PET species with this fishery, but there is insufficient data available to assess significance. There is a lack of information on bycatch in this fishery. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Antarctic toothfish Dissostichus mawsoni Ross Sea - Amundsen Sea Region (ASR) Fishery countries: New Zealand, United Kingdom	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Antarctic toothfish Dissostichus mawsoni Ross Sea - Ross Sea Region (RSR) Fishery countries: New Zealand	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Arctic char Salvelinus alpinus Iceland Fishery countries: Iceland	Production Methods Farmed	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes The production of Arctic char relies on inputs from wild capture fisheries for feed. The risk of impacts on wild species are reduced through the use of land-based production systems. Management measures are in place to limit impacts on water quality from farms discharging water and waste into coastal waters. General Notes References Good Fish Guide - Arctic char, Europe, Tanks, flow through Seafood Watch, Farmed Arctic char, Worldwide, Aquaculture Stewardship Council Certified
Species and Location Arctic surfclam Mactromeris polynyma NW Atlantic - Banquereau (Nova Scotia) Fishery countries: Canada	Production Methods Dredge	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement NOAA FSSI 4 NOAA FSSI 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 4
Environmental Notes Dredges will directly impact the sea bed. Profile not yet complete. General Notes NOAA FSSI 4: The fishery is not overfished and overfishing is not occurring and the stock biomass is at or above 80% of the biomass that produces maximum sustainable yield.
Species and Location Argentine red shrimp Pleoticus muelleri Patagonian: Argentina inshore Fishery countries: Argentina	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes There is a lack of public information on interactions with ETP for this fishery. There is limited information on bycatch in this fishery but bycatch of hake is a risk. Bottom trawls will directly impact the sea bed. General Notes References Fishery Progress, Argentina onshore red shrimp - bottom trawl FIP
Species and Location Atlantic cod Gadus morhua Barents Sea Fishery countries: Iceland, Russia	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes There are risks to seabirds and marine mammals with this fishery, but there are mitigation measures in place. There is bycatch for this fishery but non-target species are retained. Management measures are in place to reduce impacts on retained species. Bottom trawls will directly impact on the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Atlantic cod Gadus morhua Georges Bank Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Needs Improvement FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement NOAA FSSI 1 NOAA FSSI 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 4
Environmental Notes There are potential risks to ETP species with this fishery, but mitigation actions are underway. There is significant bycatch in this fishery but non-target species are retained. Bottom trawls will directly impact the sea bed. General Notes NOAA FSSI 1: The fishery is overfished and overfishing is occurring.
Species and Location Atlantic cod Gadus morhua Icelandic Fishery countries: Iceland	Production Methods Bottom trawl Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to have direct impacts on PET species. There is bycatch for this fishery but non-target species are retained. Management measures are in place to reduce impacts on retained species. The impact depends on the gear type. Bottom trawls will have the greatest impact on the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Atlantic croaker Micropogonias undulatus N&S American Atlantic Coast Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Gillnets and entangling nets	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Atlantic halibut Hippoglossus hippoglossus Scotian Shelf and Southern Grand Banks Fishery countries: Canada	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes The life history characteristics of Atlantic halibut: long-lived and late maturity, increase its vulnerability to overfishing.
Species and Location Atlantic salmon Salmo salar Canada Fishery countries: Canada	Production Methods Farmed	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in an AIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Needs Improvement FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes Salmon rely on wild capture fisheries for feed. Marine ingredients (herring, menhaden, anchovy) are sourced from fisheries that currently have no serious conservation concerns. There is an ongoing risk of impact that fish escaping from Canadian-sited farms may have on their wild counterparts (as evidenced by the higher numbers of escapees in Canadian rivers). The use of antibiotics was markedly high. The limited availability of registered pesticide therapeutants for the control of sea lice has resulted, at least twice, in the development of resistance to the few products permitted. There is potential for larger-scale, cumulative ecological impacts from effluents. General Notes This farm is assessed as low risk by our nonprofit science partner, Gulf of Maine Research Institute. References Seafood Watch, Atlantic Salmon, Farmed, Canada
Species and Location Atlantic salmon Salmo salar Chile Fishery countries: Chile	Production Methods Farmed	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes Salmon rely on wild capture fisheries for feed. At least 50% of the feed used in certified production is required to be responsibly or sustainably sourced. 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 Good Fish Guide, Atlantic salmon, Chile Seafood Watch, Farmed Atlantic Salmon, Chile
Species and Location Atlantic salmon Salmo salar Chile Fishery countries: Chile	Production Methods Farmed	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in an AIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Needs Improvement FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes Salmon rely on wild capture fisheries for feed. 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 Good Fish Guide, Atlantic Salmon, Farmed Seafood Watch, Farmed Atlantic Salmon, Chile
Species and Location Atlantic salmon Salmo salar Norway Fishery countries: Norway	Production Methods Farmed	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes Salmon rely on wild capture fisheries for feed, but ASC certification standards require feed ingredients to be responsibly sourced and traceable back to the country of origin and/or to the fishery where the raw materials were sourced. Salmon farming in open water net pens can have impacts on the environment. However, mitigation measures are in place within the ASC Salmon Standard to address many of those environmental impacts. ASC certified salmon farms avoid chemical use where possible, but it is permitted when necessary. Chemicals and medical treatments are monitored, limited and must meet the mandatory regulatory framework of the production country. General Notes The environmental impacts described are addressed to some degree by certification. The Norwegian salmon industry has adopted a zonal approach to aquaculture management. References FishSource - salmon, Norway Seafood Watch, Atlantic Salmon, Farmed, Aquaculture Stewardship Council Certified
Species and Location Atlantic salmon Salmo salar United Kingdom Fishery countries: United Kingdom	Production Methods Farmed	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes Salmon rely on wild capture fisheries for feed, but responsible sourcing of inputs is encouraged for certified salmon. There are concerns about the impact of farmed salmon escapes and disease outbreaks on wild salmonids. In addition, concerns have been expressed about the impact on wild wrasse populations used as cleaner fish to control sea lice. Impacts on water quality are localized, but there is potential for cumulative impacts in densely farmed areas. Chemical inputs of pesticides used to control sea lice are of particular concern for farmed Scottish salmon. General Notes The environmental impacts described are addressed to some degree by certification. The industry follows a zonal approach to aquaculture management with respect to planning, siting, licensing, and operation. References Good Fish Guide - Salmon, Atlantic (Farmed), Scotland, Norway and Faroe Islands, GlobalG.A.P. certification Seafood Watch, Atlantic salmon, Aquaculture Stewardship Council Certified Salmon Standard
Species and Location Atlantic salmon Salmo salar United Kingdom Fishery countries: United Kingdom	Production Methods Farmed	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in an AIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes Salmon rely on wild capture fisheries for feed, but inputs for Scottish farmed salmon are said to be responsibly sourced. There are concerns about the impact of farmed salmon escapes and disease outbreaks on wild salmonids. In addition, concerns have been expressed about the impact on wild wrasse populations used as cleaner fish to control sea lice. Impacts on water quality are localized, but there is potential for cumulative impacts in densely farmed areas. Chemical inputs of pesticides used to control sea lice are of particular concern for farmed Scottish salmon. General Notes The industry follows a zonal approach to aquaculture management with respect to planning, siting, licensing, and operation. References Good Fish Guide - Salmon, Atlantic (Farmed), UK FishSource - salmon, United Kingdom
Species and Location Atlantic Spanish mackerel Scomberomorus maculatus Western Atlantic Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Hook and line	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement NOAA FSSI 4 NOAA FSSI 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 4
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes NOAA FSSI 4: The fishery is not overfished and overfishing is not occurring and the stock biomass is at or above 80% of the biomass that produces maximum sustainable yield.
Species and Location Atlantic wolffish Anarhichas lupus Icelandic Fishery countries: Iceland	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes No locally affected seabirds or marine mammals are classified as PET species. Bycatch of seabirds occurs in the longline fishery, but estimates suggest that bycatch rates are low. There is an MSC condition in place to provide electronic logbook reporting for seabird and marine bycatch. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes The life-history characteristics of Atlantic wolffish: long-lived and late maturity, increase its vulnerability to overfishing. References Vottunarstofan Tún ehf, July 2017, ISF Iceland Saithe and Ling Fishery: Public Certification Report – Expedited Assessment for Scope Extension: Atlantic wolffish and Plaice fisheries
Species and Location Barramundi Lates calcarifer Arizona Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Farmed	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in an AIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Fishmeal and fish oil from marine feed sources are used. Risk of disease and escapes are low. US barramundi are farmed in closed recirculating systems - allowing for constant filtration and removal of effluents and solids with low discharge rates. Additionally, US producers have successfully developed and implemented a "Best Management Plan" (BMP). The BMP addresses practices to minimize the amount of discharged pollutants (biological, chemical, medicinal), ensures proper material storage/cleaning, and requires that facilities maintain accurate record keeping. Raising barramundi in closed systems reduces negative interactions with predators and risk of escapement. General Notes References FishChoice, Barramundi
Species and Location Black grouper Mycteroperca bonaci Northern Gulf of Mexico and NW Atlantic southern - US Gulf of Mexico Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings NOAA FSSI 4 NOAA FSSI 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 4
Environmental Notes This fishery interacts with turtles, and measures are in place to manage and minimize impacts. Bycatch for this fishery is considered low. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes NOAA FSSI 4: The fishery is not overfished and overfishing is not occurring and the stock biomass is at or above 80% of the biomass that produces maximum sustainable yield.
Species and Location Black grouper Mycteroperca bonaci Northern Gulf of Mexico and NW Atlantic southern - US NW Atlantic Southern Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings NOAA FSSI 4 NOAA FSSI 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 4
Environmental Notes This fishery interacts with turtles, but data is limited. Bycatch for this fishery is considered low. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes NOAA FSSI 4: The fishery is not overfished and overfishing is not occurring and the stock biomass is at or above 80% of the biomass that produces maximum sustainable yield.
Species and Location Black grouper Mycteroperca bonaci Southern Gulf of Mexico Fishery countries: Mexico	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Needs Improvement FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to impact PET species, but available data is still limited. Bycatch for this fishery is considered low. The habitat interaction with the fishery is not well understood. General Notes References Fishery Progress, Mexico Yucatan red and black grouper - longline
Species and Location Black seabass Centropristis striata NW Atlantic northern stock Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Bottom trawl Hook and line	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement NOAA FSSI 4 NOAA FSSI 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 4
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes NOAA FSSI 4: The fishery is not overfished and overfishing is not occurring and the stock biomass is at or above 80% of the biomass that produces maximum sustainable yield.
Species and Location Black seabream Spondyliosoma cantharus English Channel and Celtic Sea Fishery countries: United Kingdom	Production Methods Gillnets and entangling nets	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Black stone crab Menippe mercenaria Florida Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Pots and traps	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Needs Improvement FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to impact ETP species. Bycatch for this fishery is considered very low. All incidental catch is returned to the water alive. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Blacktip shark Carcharhinus limbatus Gulf of Mexico Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Needs Improvement FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement NOAA FSSI 4 NOAA FSSI 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 4
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. Profile not yet complete. General Notes NOAA FSSI 4: The fishery is not overfished and overfishing is not occurring and the stock biomass is at or above 80% of the biomass that produces maximum sustainable yield.
Species and Location Blue crab Callinectes sapidus Chesapeake Bay Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Pots and traps	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
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 Blue crab Callinectes sapidus Thermaikos Gulf (Methoni Bay) Fishery countries: Greece	Production Methods Pots and traps	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Blue crab Callinectes sapidus Venezuela Fishery countries: Venezuela	Production Methods Pots and traps	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Blue mussel Mytilus edulis Canada Fishery countries: Canada	Production Methods Farmed	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in an AIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes No feed inputs are used to support farmed mussels. The larval phase of mussels may be transported away from farm sites. The spread of non-native musels 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 nutrient fertilization inputs are used to support farmed mussels, and water quality has been shown to improve at farmed mussel sites. General Notes References Seafood Watch, Mussels, Farmed, Worldwide
Species and Location Blue mussel Mytilus edulis Chile Fishery countries: Chile	Production Methods Farmed	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes No feed inputs are used to support farmed mussels. The larval phase of mussels may be transported away from farm sites. The spread of non-native musels 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 nutrient fertilization inputs are used to support farmed mussels, and water quality has been shown to improve at farmed mussel sites. General Notes References Seafood Watch, Farmed Mussels, Worldwide, Best Aquaculture Practices Certified BAP Mussel Standard
Species and Location Blue squat lobster Cervimunida johni Chilean southern Fishery countries: Chile	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. 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 FishSource Needs Improvement FishSource Well Managed Managed 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 Western Visayan Sea Fishery countries: Philippines	Production Methods Gillnets and entangling nets Pots and traps	Certification or Improvement Project FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Needs Improvement FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes There are risks to marine mammals and turtles with this fishery. Bycatch varies for this fishery depending on gear type. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes References Fishery Progress, Philippines blue swimming crab - bottom-set gillnet & pot/trap (PACPI)
Species and Location Bluefish Pomatomus saltatrix W North Atlantic Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Hook and line	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement NOAA FSSI 2 NOAA FSSI 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 4
Environmental Notes There are risks to marine mammals with this fishery. 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 NOAA FSSI 2: Both overfished and overfishing statuses are known and either stock is not overfished or overfishing is not occuring.
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 FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus United States Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Farmed	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes Very low amounts of fishmeal and fish oil are used in the catfish feed, which is made primarily from agricultural crop-derived ingredients. Risks of escapes, competition with, and disease outbreaks to wild catfish are low. Environmental impacts from effulents and chemical use are minimal and well-regulated. General Notes References Seafood Watch, Channel Catfish, Farmed
Species and Location Chinook salmon Oncorhynchus tshawytscha Alaska - Southeast Alaska Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to impact ETP species. Bycatch 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 Chinook salmon Oncorhynchus tshawytscha Canada Fishery countries: Canada	Production Methods Farmed	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in an AIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Needs Improvement FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes The industry’s feed includes fishmeal and fish oil which is nearly all sourced from byproducts. The risk of escapes and the risk of competitive and genetic interactions with wild species are low. There is the potential for cumulative impacts of effluents at the waterbody scale. A majority of the Chinook salmon that is produced in British Columbia is certified to the Canadian Organic Aquaculture Standard, which prohibits the use of antibiotics in food fish. General Notes References Seafood Watch, Farmed Chinook Salmon, Canada
Species and Location Chum salmon Oncorhynchus keta Alaska - Arctic-Yukon-Kuskokwim Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Gillnets and entangling nets	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to impact ETP species. Management measures are in place to minimise bycatch of non-target salmon stocks. 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 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 FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
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 Intertek Moody Marine, 2013, Alaska Salmon Fishery MSC Public Certification Report
Species and Location Cobia Rachycentron canadum Panama Fishery countries: Panama	Production Methods Farmed	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes The feed for cobia relies on a high amount of marine ingredients even though the use of fisheries byproducts from more sustainable sources is increasing. To supply the fish oil to grow one ton of farmed cobia, 3.84 tons of wild fish would need to be caught. The risk of escapes is rated a moderate concern, and it’s unknown if breeding between farmed and wild cobia could affect the genetic composition and fitness of wild populations. Data on antibiotic use are limited, but there are indications they’re being used and could include treatments that are important to human medicine. General Notes References Seafood Watch, Cobia, Farmed, Panama, Western Central Atlantic Ocean
Species and Location Coho salmon Oncorhynchus kisutch Alaska - Cook Inlet, Prince William Sound Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Gillnets and entangling nets	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed 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 Intertek Moody Marine, 2013, Alaska Salmon Fishery MSC Public Certification Report
Species and Location Crocodiles and alligators nei Crocodylidae United States Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Farmed	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in an AIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Cuata swimcrab Callinectes arcuatus Sinoloa Fishery countries: Mexico	Production Methods Pots and traps	Certification or Improvement Project FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Needs Improvement FishSource Well Managed Managed 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, Mexico Gulf of California swimming crab - pot/trap/ring net
Species and Location Cupped oysters nei Crassostrea spp. United States Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Farmed	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in an AIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes No feed inputs are used to support farmed oysters. It is possible that both native and non-native cultured oysters can impact populations of wild oysters, and non-native oysters have been shown to compete with native populations for food and habitat. 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, Farmed Oysters
Species and Location Dover sole Microstomus pacificus US Pacific Coast Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement NOAA FSSI 4 NOAA FSSI 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 4
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 NOAA FSSI 4: The fishery is not overfished and overfishing is not occurring and the stock biomass is at or above 80% of the biomass that produces maximum sustainable yield.
Species and Location Dungeness crab Cancer magister British Columbia Fishery countries: Canada	Production Methods Pots and traps	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Dungeness crab Cancer magister Oregon Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Pots and traps	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed 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 Duskytail grouper Epinephelus bleekeri Aru Bay, Arafura Sea and Eastern of Timor Sea Fishery countries: Indonesia	Production Methods Longlines Handlines and pole-lines	Certification or Improvement Project FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Needs Improvement FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes This Indonesian multispecies fishery captures Snappers nei, Groupers nei and other reef fishes. There is as yet no consensus as to the stock structure of these species. This profile may undergo restructuring in the future as new information comes to light. References Fishery Progress, Indonesia snapper and grouper - bottom longline, dropline, trap, and gillnet (ADI)
Species and Location Edible crab Cancer pagurus Central North Sea Fishery countries: United Kingdom	Production Methods Pots and traps	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Needs Improvement FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location European plaice Pleuronectes platessa Icelandic Fishery countries: Iceland	Production Methods Seine nets	Certification or Improvement Project Some product from certified fisheries	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to cause unacceptable impacts to ETP species. There is bycatch for this fishery but management measures are in place to reduce impacts. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location European seabass Dicentrarchus labrax Spain Fishery countries: Spain	Production Methods Hook and line	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location European seabass Dicentrarchus labrax Turkey Fishery countries: Turkey	Production Methods Farmed	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in an AIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Seabass require fishmeal and fishoil from marine feed sources in their diet. Sources for feed inputs are not necessarily certified sustainable. Escapes are a concern and little is known about the risk of disease transfer to wild species, although it does not appear to present a significant threat. Impacts on water quality are localized, however the potential cumulative impacts beyond the immediate farm site are not well understood. Chemical inputs are only used for health management and are applied in a controlled manner. Reports indicate that antibiotic use in aquaculture in Turkey has declined in recent years, but there is a lack of data on the quantity of chemical inputs. General Notes References: Good Fish Guide - Seabass (Farmed), European Union and Turkey Seafood Watch, Farmed European sea bass, Turkey
Species and Location Flathead grey mullet Mugil cephalus N Gulf of Mexico and NW Atlantic - Florida East Coast, Florida West Coast Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Cast nets	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to impact PET species. Bycatch is for this fishery considered low. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Florida pompano Trachinotus carolinus NE Gulf of Mexico Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Hook and line	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Florida pompano Trachinotus carolinus SE Gulf of Mexico Fishery countries: Mexico	Production Methods Hook and line	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Giant tiger prawn Penaeus monodon Vietnam Fishery countries: Vietnam	Production Methods Farmed	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in an AIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Fishmeal and fishoil from marine feed sources are used. Feed inputs are generally not traceable to species level and are not certified sustainable. Disease transfer between farmed and wild prawns is a concern. Pollution from nutrients and organic matter, as well as chemical inputs, may affect local water quality. Detailed information about chemical use in Vietnam is lacking. The evidence that's available is conflicting, but import data from the United States and European Union shows that illegal antibiotic use is occurring. General Notes References Seafood Watch, Giant Tiger Prawn, Farmed, Vietnam
Species and Location Golden redfish Sebastes norvegicus Iceland, Faroes and E Greenland Fishery countries: Iceland	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes There are risks to seabirds, marine mammals, sharks and skates with this fishery. Bycatch of cod is 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 Greasy grouper Epinephelus tauvina Aru Bay, Arafura Sea and Eastern of Timor Sea Fishery countries: Indonesia	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Needs Improvement FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes This Indonesian multispecies fishery captures Snappers nei, Groupers nei and other reef fishes. There is as yet no consensus as to the stock structure of these species. This profile may undergo restructuring in the future as new information comes to light. References Fishery Progress, Indonesia snapper and grouper - bottom longline, dropline, trap, and gillnet (ADI)
Species and Location Great Northern tilefish Lopholatilus chamaeleonticeps Southern New England/Mid Atlantic Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings NOAA FSSI 4 NOAA FSSI 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 4
Environmental Notes There is a lack of information on bycatch in this fishery. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. Profile not yet complete. General Notes NOAA FSSI 4: The fishery is not overfished and overfishing is not occurring and the stock biomass is at or above 80% of the biomass that produces maximum sustainable yield.
Species and Location Greater amberjack Seriola dumerili US Atlantic Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Hook and line	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings NOAA FSSI 4 NOAA FSSI 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 4
Environmental Notes This fish is caught as a bycatch species. Profile not yet complete. General Notes NOAA FSSI 4: The fishery is not overfished and overfishing is not occurring and the stock biomass is at or above 80% of the biomass that produces maximum sustainable yield.
Species and Location Greenland halibut Reinhardtius hippoglossoides NE Atlantic / S stock Fishery countries: Iceland	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Grey tilefish Caulolatilus microps South Atlantic coast of US and Gulf of Mexico Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Hook and line	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings NOAA FSSI 4 NOAA FSSI 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 4
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes NOAA FSSI 4: The fishery is not overfished and overfishing is not occurring and the stock biomass is at or above 80% of the biomass that produces maximum sustainable yield.
Species and Location Grey triggerfish Balistes capriscus North Atlantic Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Hook and line	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings NOAA FSSI 3 NOAA FSSI 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 4
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes NOAA FSSI 3: Overfishing is not occurring and stock is not overfished but biomass is not above 80% BMSY
Species and Location Haddock Melanogrammus aeglefinus Barents Sea Fishery countries: Russia	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to impact PET species. MSC conditions are in place to assess the impact of the fishery on bycatch species. Bottom trawls will directly impact on the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Haddock Melanogrammus aeglefinus Georges Bank Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement NOAA FSSI 4 NOAA FSSI 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 4
Environmental Notes There are risks to ETP species with this fishery, but there are mitigation measures in place. There is bycatch for this fishery but non-target species are retained. Management measures are in place to reduce impacts on retained species. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes NOAA FSSI 4: The fishery is not overfished and overfishing is not occurring and the stock biomass is at or above 80% of the biomass that produces maximum sustainable yield.
Species and Location Haddock Melanogrammus aeglefinus Icelandic Fishery countries: Iceland	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Haddock Melanogrammus aeglefinus Icelandic Fishery countries: Iceland	Production Methods Seine nets	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Hard clams nei Meretrix spp. United States Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Farmed	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in an AIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes External feed is not provided to farmed clams. There is little evidence available to support negative effects of escaped clams on ecosystems or wild populations. Effluent may be released from the hatchery or nursery phases, but this is not considered to have any negative effects on the environment, and filter-feeding of clams during grow-out is often cited as improving water quality and/or nutrient cycling in the vicinity near farms. No chemicals are known to be used during the grow-out phase of clam culture in North America. General Notes References Seafood Watch, Clams, Farmed
Species and Location King mackerel Scomberomorus cavalla Gulf of Mexico Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Hook and line	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement NOAA FSSI 4 NOAA FSSI 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 4
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to impact ETP species. Bycatch for this fishery is considered very low. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes NOAA FSSI 4: The fishery is not overfished and overfishing is not occurring and the stock biomass is at or above 80% of the biomass that produces maximum sustainable yield.
Species and Location Lake whitefish Coregonus clupeaformis Lake Erie Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Gillnets and entangling nets	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes Bycatch is minimal, but includes Lake trout which could be of concern. 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 Lane snapper Lutjanus synagris Costa Rica Fishery countries: Costa Rica	Production Methods Hook and line	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Lane snapper Lutjanus synagris Eastern Gulf of Mexico Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Handlines and pole-lines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings NOAA FSSI 0.5 NOAA FSSI 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 4
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes NOAA FSSI 0.5: Either stock is overfished or overfishing is occurring.
Species and Location Lane snapper Lutjanus synagris Nicaragua Fishery countries: Nicaragua	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Lane snapper Lutjanus synagris Western Gulf of Mexico Fishery countries: Mexico	Production Methods Hook and line	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Needs Improvement FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes There are risks to turtles and sharks with this fishery, but there is insufficient data available to assess significance. Bycatch is a risk for this multispecies fishery, but there is insufficient data available to assess significance. No management measures are in place to reduce or avoid the catch of bycatch species. The habitat interaction with the fishery is not well understood. General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Longfin squid Loligo pealeii NW Atlantic Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement NOAA FSSI 2.5 NOAA FSSI 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 4
Environmental Notes Bottom trawls will directly impact the sea bed. Profile not yet complete. General Notes NOAA FSSI 2.5: Stock is not overfished, biomass is at or above 80% BMSY but overfishing status is not known.
Species and Location Mahi-mahi Coryphaena hippurus Atlantic Fishery countries: Brazil, United States	Production Methods Hook and line Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes The hook and line fisheries are considered to have little impact on vulnerable species and bycatch levels in general are understood to be nominal. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes Profile not yet complete for all assessment units.
Species and Location Mahi-mahi Coryphaena hippurus Eastern Pacific Ocean Fishery countries: Costa Rica	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Some product from FIP fisheries	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes There are risks to turtles with this fishery, but there are mitigation measures in place. Bycatch for this fishery includes species of sharks, tunas and billfishes, 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, Costa Rica large pelagics - longline and green stick
Species and Location Mahi-mahi Coryphaena hippurus Eastern Pacific Ocean Fishery countries: Ecuador	Production Methods Handlines and pole-lines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Specific information on the bycatch of ETP species in this fishery is not available but it is believed that the pole and line fishery doesn't impact ETP species such as sharks and sea turtles in Ecuador. There is no specific information on the bycatch of this fishery, but pole-and-line fisheries are widely considered to have little bycatch. 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 No additional notes
Species and Location Mahi-mahi Coryphaena hippurus Eastern Pacific Ocean Fishery countries: Ecuador	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Some product from FIP fisheries	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes There are risks to sharks with this fishery. Bycatch for this fishery is considered very low. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes References Fishery Progress, Ecuador mahi-mahi - longline
Species and Location Mahi-mahi Coryphaena hippurus Eastern Pacific Ocean Fishery countries: Guatemala	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes This fishery likely has incidental interactions with sea turtles and sea birds. Bycatch for this fishery includes billfish, tuna, and sharks. There are several management measures in place aimed at bycatch species. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Mahi-mahi Coryphaena hippurus Eastern Pacific Ocean Fishery countries: Nicaragua	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes There are risks to sharks, seabirds, and sea turtles with this fishery. Bycatch for this fishery includes billfish, tuna, and sharks. The vulnerability of over 100 bycatch species to all IATTC fisheries is being assessed since 2022 This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Mahi-mahi Coryphaena hippurus Eastern Pacific Ocean Fishery countries: Panama	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes There are risks to sharks and sea turtles with this fishery. Bycatch for this fishery includes billfish, tuna, and sharks. The vulnerability of over 100 bycatch species to all IATTC fisheries is being assessed since 2022 This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes.
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 Indian Ocean Fishery countries: Indonesia	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Longlines present a hazard to turtles, seabirds and sharks but these risks can be reduced through proper management of fishing gear. Bycatch for this fishery includes sharks and billfish, but there are mitigation measures underway. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Malabar grouper Epinephelus malabaricus Makassar Strait - Flores Sea Fishery countries: Indonesia	Production Methods Handlines and pole-lines	Certification or Improvement Project FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Needs Improvement FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes References Fishery Progress, Indonesia deepwater groundfish - dropline, longline, trap and gillnet
Species and Location Mutton snapper Lutjanus analis Northern Gulf of Mexico and Western Central Atlantic - US Gulf of Mexico Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement NOAA FSSI 4 NOAA FSSI 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 4
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete General Notes NOAA FSSI 4: The fishery is not overfished and overfishing is not occurring and the stock biomass is at or above 80% of the biomass that produces maximum sustainable yield.
Species and Location Mytilus mussels nei Mytilus spp. Canada Fishery countries: Canada	Production Methods Farmed	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes No feed inputs are used to support farmed mussels. The larval phase of mussels may be transported away from farm sites. The spread of non-native mussels 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 nutrient fertilization inputs are used to support farmed mussels, and water quality has been shown to improve at farmed mussel sites. General Notes The environmental impacts described are addressed to some degree by certification. References Seafood Watch, Mussel, Farmed
Species and Location Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus Honduras Fishery countries: Honduras	Production Methods Farmed	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
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), Global, ASC Seafood Watch, Tilapia, Worldwide, Aquaculture Stewardship Council Certified
Species and Location Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus Mexico Fishery countries: Mexico	Production Methods Farmed	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes Tilapia require relatively low inputs of fishmeal and fishoil from marine feed sources in their diet. Impacts from escapes, disease outbreaks, and interactions with predators and other wildlife are considered low. There is a lack of any chemical used in farming operations as verified by the ASC audits. There are moderate impacts from effluents beyond the farm boundaries but there is farm-level effluent management along with the increased monitoring required for ASC certification. 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, Tilapia, Worldwide, Aquaculture Stewardship Council Certified
Species and Location North Pacific hake Merluccius productus NE Pacific Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Midwater trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes The main ETP interaction in this fishery is with endangered fish species, such as Chinook salmon, and birds, such as short-tailed, black-footed, and Laysan albatrosses. There were no new incidents of marine mammal or bird interactions in 2022. Bycatch in this fishery is considered low. Bycatch management mainly is conducted through quota controls. The mid-water trawl gear used in this fishery touches the bottom infrequently, and as such impacts to benthic habitat are considered minimal. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Northern brown shrimp Penaeus aztecus Northern Gulf of Mexico - Alabama, Louisiana, Texas Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement NOAA FSSI 4 NOAA FSSI 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 4
Environmental Notes There is potential for turtle interactions with this fishery, but excluder devices are fitted to nets for protection. Bycatch is a risk for this fishery, but there are mitigation measures in place. Bottom trawls will directly impact on the sea bed. General Notes NOAA FSSI 4: The fishery is not overfished and overfishing is not occurring and the stock biomass is at or above 80% of the biomass that produces maximum sustainable yield. References Audubon G.U.L.F., Alabama Shrimp FIP Fishery Progress, US Louisiana shrimp - otter/skimmer trawl Fishery Progress, US Texas shrimp - otter trawl
Species and Location Northern brown shrimp Penaeus aztecus NW Atlantic - Florida Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement NOAA FSSI 4 NOAA FSSI 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 4
Environmental Notes There is potential for turtle interactions with this fishery, but excluder devices are fitted to nets for protection. Bycatch is a risk for this fishery, but there are mitigation measures in place. Bottom trawls will directly impact the sea bed. However, management measures are in place. General Notes NOAA FSSI 4: The fishery is not overfished and overfishing is not occurring and the stock biomass is at or above 80% of the biomass that produces maximum sustainable yield.
Species and Location Northern pink shrimp Penaeus duorarum Northern Gulf of Mexico Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement NOAA FSSI 4 NOAA FSSI 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 4
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 NOAA FSSI 4: The fishery is not overfished and overfishing is not occurring and the stock biomass is at or above 80% of the biomass that produces maximum sustainable yield. References Fishery Progress, US Gulf of Mexico northern pink shrimp - otter trawl
Species and Location Northern prawn Pandalus borealis E Scotian Shelf: SFAs 13-15 Fishery countries: Canada	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to impact ETP species. Bycatch for this fishery is low. Bottom trawls will directly impact the sea bed. However, this fishery does not overlap with sensitive habitats. General Notes This MSC-certified Canada Scotian Shelf Northern prawn trawl fishery is the largest MSC-certified coldwater shrimp fishery in the world. References Intertek, 2014, MSC Public Certification Report for Canadian Scotian Shelf Northern Prawn Trawl Fishery Shrimp Fishing Areas 13, 14, 15 Acoura Marine Ltd, 2017, MSC 3rd Surveillance Report for the Canada Scotian Shelf Northern Prawn Trawl Fishery
Species and Location Northern prawn Pandalus borealis Western Greenland - Canada Division 0A Fishery countries: Canada	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to impact PET species. Bycatch is a risk for this fishery, but there are mitigation measures in place. Bottom trawls will directly impact on the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Northern quahog Mercenaria mercenaria US NW Atlantic Coast Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Miscellaneous	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
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 Northern red snapper Lutjanus campechanus Mexico Gulf of Mexico Fishery countries: Mexico	Production Methods Hook and line	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Needs Improvement FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes There are ETP species in the areas where the fishery occurs including sharks, sea turtles and coral, but data are not available to determine if there are any interactions and the extent of that. This a multispecies fishery that includes 9 species of snappers. No management measures are in place to reduce or avoid the catch of bycatch species. The impact of this fishery with the benthic habitat is not well understood. General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Northern red snapper Lutjanus campechanus Northern Gulf of Mexico Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement NOAA FSSI 3 NOAA FSSI 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 4
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes NOAA FSSI 3: Overfishing is not occurring and stock is not overfished but biomass is not above 80% BMSY
Species and Location Northern white shrimp Penaeus setiferus Northern Gulf of Mexico - Alabama, Louisiana, Texas Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement NOAA FSSI 4 NOAA FSSI 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 4
Environmental Notes There is potential for turtle interactions with this fishery, but excluder devices are fitted to nets for protection. Bycatch is a risk for this fishery, but there are mitigation measures in place. Bottom trawls will directly impact on the sea bed. General Notes NOAA FSSI 4: The fishery is not overfished and overfishing is not occurring and the stock biomass is at or above 80% of the biomass that produces maximum sustainable yield. References Audubon G.U.L.F., Alabama Shrimp FIP Fishery Progress, US Louisiana shrimp - otter/skimmer trawl Fishery Progress, US Texas shrimp - otter trawl
Species and Location Northern white shrimp Penaeus setiferus NW Atlantic - Florida, Georgia Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement NOAA FSSI 4 NOAA FSSI 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 4
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 NOAA FSSI 4: The fishery is not overfished and overfishing is not occurring and the stock biomass is at or above 80% of the biomass that produces maximum sustainable yield.
Species and Location Octopuses nei Octopus spp. Thai waters Fishery countries: Thailand	Production Methods Pots and traps	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Orange roughy Hoplostethus atlanticus Challenger Plateau Fishery countries: New Zealand	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes This fishery is believed to have mininal impacts on ETP species. Bycatch for this fishery is considered low. Bottom trawls will directly impact the sea bed. There is insufficient data available to assess significance of impacts on vulnerable habitats such as cold water coral reefs. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Orange roughy Hoplostethus atlanticus Southern Indian Ocean Fishery countries: Cook Islands	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Needs Improvement FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
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 FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
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 Pacific halibut Hippoglossus stenolepis NE Pacific - Alaska, British Columbia Fishery countries: Canada, United States	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes There are risks to seabirds 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. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes Profile not yet complete for all assessment units.
Species and Location Patagonian scallop Zygochlamys patagonica Argentine Fishery countries: Argentina	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
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. However, management measures are in place. General Notes References Organizacion Internacional Agropecuaria (OIA), June 2017, Public Comment Draft Report for Patagonian Scallop Bottom Otter Trawl Fishery in Argentine Sea
Species and Location Patagonian toothfish Dissostichus eleginoides South American - Falkland Fishery countries: Falkland Islands	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Patagonian toothfish Dissostichus eleginoides South American - Peruvian Fishery countries: Peru	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Patagonian toothfish Dissostichus eleginoides South Georgia Fishery countries: South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Patagonian toothfish Dissostichus eleginoides Southern Indian Ocean - Heard Island and McDonald Islands Fishery countries: Australia	Production Methods Bottom trawl Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes Bottom trawls will directly impact the sea bed. Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Patagonian toothfish Dissostichus eleginoides Southern Indian Ocean - Kerguelen Islands Fishery countries: France	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Petrale sole Eopsetta jordani US west coast Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement NOAA FSSI 4 NOAA FSSI 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 4
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to impact ETP species. Bycatch is a risk for this fishery, but there are mitigation measures in place. Bottom trawls will directly impact the sea bed. General Notes NOAA FSSI 4: The fishery is not overfished and overfishing is not occurring and the stock biomass is at or above 80% of the biomass that produces maximum sustainable yield.
Species and Location Queen conch Strombus gigas Honduras Caribbean Fishery countries: Honduras	Production Methods Rake / hand gathered / hand netted	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Queen crab Chionoecetes opilio NW Atlantic - Estuary and N Gulf of St Lawrence Fishery countries: Canada	Production Methods Pots and traps	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed 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 Queen crab Chionoecetes opilio NW Atlantic - Newfoundland and Labrador Fishery countries: Canada	Production Methods Pots and traps	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed 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 Queen crab Chionoecetes opilio NW Atlantic - Nova Scotia Fishery countries: Canada	Production Methods Pots and traps	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes ETP species potentially encountered in the Scotian Shelf snow crab fishery include leatherback turtles and several species of whales and wolfish. Fishing gear entanglement is currently regarded as the principal factor impeding growth and recovery of the North Atlantic right whales (NARW) population, followed by vessel strikes. General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Queen crab Chionoecetes opilio NW Atlantic - S Gulf of St. Lawrence Fishery countries: Canada	Production Methods Pots and traps	Certification or Improvement Project FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes ETP species potentially impacted by this fishery include several species of wolfish, leatherback turtles, and most urgently, endangered North Atlantic right whales. The snow crab fishery is considered to be low impact with regard to bycatch of other species; however, availability of published quantitative bycatch statistics is limited. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes References Fishery Progress, Canada Gulf of St. Lawrence snow crab - pot/trap Marine Stewardship Council, MSC certificate suspended for Southern Gulf of St. Lawrence snow crab fishery
Species and Location Rainbow smelt Osmerus mordax Eastern New Brunswick Fishery countries: Canada	Production Methods Gillnets and entangling nets	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to impact PET species. There is a lack of information on bycatch in this fishery. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Rainbow trout Oncorhynchus mykiss Colombia Fishery countries: Colombia	Production Methods Farmed	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes Data on the feed ingredients and sources are limited. Typical feed conversion ratios (FCR) of 1.35 for trout in raceways and 1.50 for net pens are used. Average fishmeal and fish oil inclusion levels in trout feeds are estimated to be 20.0% and 6.3% respectively. Information regarding the sustainability of the fishery sources of marine ingredients is very limited. The risk of escapes from raceway systems in Colombia is considered low and net pen is considered moderate. Regulations in Colombia regarding interactions with wildlife at aquaculture facilities are minimal, and there is no clear enforcement. There is limited disease reporting in Colombia; raceways and net pens are open systems that have an inherent risk of disease transmission and amplification. There is a lack of data on water quality, use of chemicals and effluent monitoring. While chemical use appears to be low, the legal system doesn’t adequately manage its use. Due to the openness of the net pens, there is a greater risk of affecting non&dash;target organisms. General Notes References Seafood Watch, Farmed Rainbow Trout, Colombia
Species and Location Rainbow trout Oncorhynchus mykiss Colombia Fishery countries: Colombia	Production Methods Farmed	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Data on the feed ingredients and sources are limited. Typical feed conversion ratios (FCR) of 1.35 for trout in raceways and 1.50 for net pens are used. Average fishmeal and fish oil inclusion levels in trout feeds are estimated to be 20.0% and 6.3% respectively. Information regarding the sustainability of the fishery sources of marine ingredients is very limited. The risk of escapes from raceway systems in Colombia is considered low and net pen is considered moderate. Regulations in Colombia regarding interactions with wildlife at aquaculture facilities are minimal, and there is no clear enforcement. There is limited disease reporting in Colombia; raceways and net pens are open systems that have an inherent risk of disease transmission and amplification. There is a lack of data on water quality, use of chemicals and effluent monitoring. While chemical use appears to be low, the legal system doesn’t adequately manage its use. Due to the openness of the net pens, there is a greater risk of affecting non&dash;target organisms. General Notes References Seafood Watch, Farmed Rainbow Trout, Colombia
Species and Location Rainbow trout Oncorhynchus mykiss United States Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Farmed	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes Rainbow trout is fed a high energy diet with moderate amounts of fishmeal and fish oil (approximately 20% and 6%, respectively). Potential escapes pose no significant risk of additional ecological impacts. Regulatory oversight of effluent and chemical use in U.S. ponds and outdoor flowthrough raceways are strong, and the industry follows best practices to minimize disease. General Notes References Seafood Watch, U.S. Farmed Rainbow Trout
Species and Location Rainbow trout Oncorhynchus mykiss United States Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Farmed	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in an AIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Rainbow trout is fed a high energy diet with moderate amounts of fishmeal and fish oil (approximately 20% and 6%, respectively). Potential escapes pose no significant risk of additional ecological impacts. Regulatory oversight of effluent and chemical use in U.S. ponds and outdoor flowthrough raceways are strong, and the industry follows best practices to minimize disease. General Notes References Seafood Watch, Farmed Rainbow Trout, U.S.
Species and Location Red drum Sciaenops ocellatus Mauritius Fishery countries: Mauritius	Production Methods Farmed	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in an AIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Red grouper Epinephelus morio Gulf of Mexico and NW Atlantic - Northern Gulf of Mexico Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement NOAA FSSI 4 NOAA FSSI 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 4
Environmental Notes There are risks to sea turtles with this fishery, but there are mitigation measures in place. Bycatch for this fishery is considered low. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes NOAA FSSI 4: The fishery is not overfished and overfishing is not occurring and the stock biomass is at or above 80% of the biomass that produces maximum sustainable yield.
Species and Location Red grouper Epinephelus morio Gulf of Mexico and NW Atlantic - NW Atlantic Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Hook and line	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Needs Improvement FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement NOAA FSSI 2 NOAA FSSI 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 4
Environmental Notes There are risks to sea turtles and marine mammals with this fishery. Bycatch is a risk for this fishery. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes NOAA FSSI 2: Both overfished and overfishing statuses are known and either stock is not overfished or overfishing is not occuring.
Species and Location Red king crab Paralithodes camtschaticus Bristol Bay Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Pots and traps	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement NOAA FSSI 3 NOAA FSSI 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 4
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to impact PET species. There is some bycatch of other crabs with this fishery. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes NOAA FSSI 3: Either overfishing is occurring and stock is not overfished and biomass is above 80% BMSY or overfishing is not occurring and stock is not overfished but biomass is not above 80% BMSY References Alaska Seafood, RFM Certification - Alaska Crab
Species and Location Red porgy Pagrus pagrus NW Atlantic Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Hook and line	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
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 Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Red swamp crawfish Procambarus clarkii United States Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Farmed	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in an AIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Red swamp crayfish farmed in the U.S. in ponds has low environmental impacts. No antibiotics, pesticides, disinfectants or feeds are used. The occurrence of disease or pathogens among farmed crayfish is rare. Red swamp crayfish are native to Louisiana, so the risk of farmed crayfish impacting wild populations is minimal. Red swamp crayfish caught in Louisiana with traps hasn't been assessed, and the limited management of this fishery is a serious concern. General Notes References Seafood Watch, Red swamp crayfish, United States, Ponds
Species and Location Sablefish Anoplopoma fimbria Alaska and British Columbia Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement NOAA FSSI 4 NOAA FSSI 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 4
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes NOAA FSSI 4: The fishery is not overfished and overfishing is not occurring and the stock biomass is at or above 80% of the biomass that produces maximum sustainable yield.
Species and Location Saithe Pollachius virens Gulf of Maine and Georges Bank Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Midwater trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings NOAA FSSI 4 NOAA FSSI 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 4
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes NOAA FSSI 4: The fishery is not overfished and overfishing is not occurring and the stock biomass is at or above 80% of the biomass that produces maximum sustainable yield.
Species and Location Sand gaper Mya arenaria US Atlantic Coast Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Miscellaneous	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Sheepshead Archosargus probatocephalus US Gulf of Mexico Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Handlines and pole-lines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Shortfin mako Isurus oxyrinchus Gulf of Mexico Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Needs Improvement FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes There are risks to marine mammals with this fishery, but there are mitigation measures in place. Bycatch 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 Snappers nei Lutjanus spp. Aru Bay, Arafura Sea and Eastern of Timor Sea Fishery countries: Indonesia	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Needs Improvement FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes This fishery is a risk to sharks and rays, but further studies are needed. The snapper and grouper fishery is multi-species, which several other species are caught: emperors, sweetlips, and jobfishes species. Bycatch species in the longline fisheries also include species like sharks, cobia and trevallies. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes References Fishery Progress, Indonesia snapper and grouper - bottom longline, dropline, trap, and gillnet (ADI)
Species and Location Snowy grouper Epinephelus niveatus US Northern Gulf of Mexico Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Hook and line	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to impact ETP species. Bycatch for this fishery is considered low. Longline gear are in contact with the substrate, which may negatively impact sensitive habitats. Handline gear are generally considered to have minimal to no impact on habitat or the substrate. General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Sockeye salmon Oncorhynchus nerka Alaska - Bristol Bay, Cook Inlet, Westward Alaska Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Gillnets and entangling nets	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed 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 benthic habitat. General Notes References Intertek Moody Marine, 2013, MSC Public Certification Report for the Alaska Salmon Fishery
Species and Location Southern flounder Paralichthys lethostigma Western Central Atlantic - North Carolina Commercial Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Gillnets and entangling nets	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Needs Improvement FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Southern red snapper Lutjanus purpureus Suriname Fishery countries: Suriname	Production Methods Hook and line	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Spot croaker Leiostomus xanthurus NW Atlantic Central Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Gillnets and entangling nets	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Spotted rose snapper Lutjanus guttatus Costa Rica Pacific Fishery countries: Costa Rica	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Spotted weakfish Cynoscion nebulosus NE Florida, North Carolina and Virginia Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Handlines and pole-lines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Striped bass Morone saxatilis US Atlantic Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Hook and line	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Summer flounder (Fluke) Paralichthys dentatus Northwest Atlantic Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement NOAA FSSI 3 NOAA FSSI 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 4
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to impact PET species. Bycatch is a risk for this fishery, but there are mitigation measures in place. Bottom trawls will directly impact on the sea bed. General Notes NOAA FSSI 3: Either overfishing is occurring and stock is not overfished and biomass is above 80% BMSY or overfishing is not occurring and stock is not overfished but biomass is not above 80% BMSY
Species and Location Swordfish Xiphias gladius Indian Ocean Fishery countries: Indonesia	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Needs Improvement FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes There is a risk to PET species with this fishery. Longlines present a hazard to turtles, seabirds and sharks, but these risks can be reduced through proper management of fishing gear. Bycatch for this fishery includes tuna, billfish and sharks. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Swordfish Xiphias gladius North Atlantic Fishery countries: Canada, United States	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Swordfish Xiphias gladius Northeast Pacific Fishery countries: Costa Rica	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Some product from FIP fisheries	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Needs Improvement FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes References Fishery Progress, Costa Rica large pelagics - longline and green stick
Species and Location Swordfish Xiphias gladius Southeast Pacific Fishery countries: Ecuador	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes There is a risks to seabirds and sea turtles with this fishery. Bycatch for this fishery includes tuna, billfish and sharks. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes References Fishery Progress, Ecuador South Eastern Pacific swordfish - longline
Species and Location Swordfish Xiphias gladius Southeast Pacific Fishery countries: Panama	Production Methods Hook and line	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes There is a risk to ETP species, including turtles and seabirds, with this fishery. Bycatch for this fishery includes tuna, billfish and sharks. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Swordfish Xiphias gladius Southwest Pacific Fishery countries: Vietnam	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes There are risks to seabirds, sea turtles and marine mammals with this fishery, but there are mitigation measures in place. Bycatch 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 Tilapias nei Oreochromis spp. Brazil, United States Fishery countries: Brazil, United States	Production Methods Farmed	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in an AIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Tilapias nei Oreochromis spp. Colombia, Ecuador Fishery countries: Colombia, Ecuador	Production Methods Farmed	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes Tilapia typically does not require large inputs of fishmeal and fish oil in commercial feeds. At least 50% of the feed used in certified production is required to be responsibly or sustainably sourced. The potential impacts on wild species are limited because tilapia has been historically introduced and actively stocked into the environment. The chemical use and the impact of effluent from farm operations have the potential to affect the waterbody. General Notes References Seafood Watch, Farmed Tilapia, Colombia Seafood Watch, Farmed Tilapia, Global Aquaculture Alliance Certified BAP Standard: Tilapia Farms (2, 3, 4-star)
Species and Location Vermilion snapper Rhomboplites aurorubens Gulf of Mexico and Western Central Atlantic Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Handlines and pole-lines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement NOAA FSSI 4 NOAA FSSI 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 4
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes NOAA FSSI 4: The fishery is not overfished and overfishing is not occurring and the stock biomass is at or above 80% of the biomass that produces maximum sustainable yield.
Species and Location Wahoo Acanthocybium solandri Eastern Pacific Ocean Fishery countries: Costa Rica, Ecuador	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Needs Improvement FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes There are risks to ETP species, including sea turtles, with this fishery. Bycatch is 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 Walleye Sander vitreus Lake Erie western and central Fishery countries: Canada	Production Methods Gillnets and entangling nets	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
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 White hake Urophycis tenuis Gulf of Maine and Georges Bank Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings NOAA FSSI 2 NOAA FSSI 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 4
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes NOAA FSSI 3: Overfishing is not occurring and stock is not overfished but biomass is not above 80% BMSY.
Species and Location White perch Morone americana Lake Erie Fishery countries: Canada	Production Methods Gillnets and entangling nets	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Lake Erie hosts eight fish species at risk. The gillnet bycatch is an additional threat for the recovery of the population of Lake sturgeon Acipenser fulvescens. The impact on the remaining ETP species is not known. General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Whiteleg shrimp Penaeus vannamei India Fishery countries: India	Production Methods Farmed	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
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 - Prawn, King (whiteleg), prawns, Global, GAA BAP certification (4) Good Fish Guide - Prawn, King (whiteleg), prawns, Global, GAA BAP certification (2 and 3) Seafood Watch, Farmed Whiteleg Shrimp, Global Aquaculture Alliance Certified, BAP Standard: Finfish and Crustacean Farms (2, 3, 4-star)
Species and Location Whiteleg shrimp Penaeus vannamei India Fishery countries: India	Production Methods Farmed	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in an AIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Needs Improvement FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes Fishmeal and fish oil from marine feed sources are used. The feed inputs used are generally not traceable to species level and are not certified sustainable. 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 aquaculture industry is currently managed under a farm-based approach. Shrimp farms are managed by the Coastal Aquaculture Authority through the Coastal Aquaculture Authority CAA Act and Guidelines, which acknowledge the importance of zonal management. References FishSource - Shrimp, India Good Fish Guide - King prawn (farmed), India, Vietnam and Indonesia Seafood Watch, Farmed whiteleg shrimp, India
Species and Location Whiteleg shrimp Penaeus vannamei Indonesia Fishery countries: Indonesia	Production Methods Farmed	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes Fishmeal and fish oil from marine feed sources are used. Certification criteria encourage the use of responsibly sourced marine products in feed. 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 4* Good Fish Guide - Prawn, King (whiteleg), prawns, Global, GAA BAP 2 and 3* Seafood Watch, Whiteleg shrimp, Farmed, Global Aquaculture Alliance Certified BAP Standard: Finfish and Crustacean Farms (2, 3, 4-star)
Species and Location Whiteleg shrimp Penaeus vannamei Indonesia Fishery countries: Indonesia	Production Methods Farmed	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in an AIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Needs Improvement FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes Fishmeal and fish oil from marine feed sources are used. The feed inputs used are generally not traceable to species level and are not certified sustainable. 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 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. Impacts of individual farms are likely to be small but cumulative impacts may occur. General Notes The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (MMAF) has developed a coastal and marine spatial plan that identifies multiple aquaculture zones, but there is no evidence that it has been implemented at a province level. References FishSource - Shrimp, India Good Fish Guide - King prawn (farmed), India, Vietnam and Indonesia Seafood Watch, Farmed Whiteleg Shrimp, Indonesia, Ponds
Species and Location Whiteleg shrimp Penaeus vannamei Peru Fishery countries: Peru	Production Methods Farmed	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Whiteleg shrimp Penaeus vannamei Thailand Fishery countries: Thailand	Production Methods Farmed	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
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 Thailand 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. Impacts on water quality vary depending on the frequency of waste discharge from ponds. General Notes The environmental impacts described are addressed to some degree by certification. Public information on zonal approaches to planning and production of shrimp farming in Thailand is limited. References FishSource - Shrimp, Thailand Good Fish Guide - Prawn, King (whiteleg), prawns, Global, GAA BAP 4* Seafood Watch, Whiteleg shrimp, Global Aquaculture Alliance Certified BAP 2, 3, 4-star
Species and Location Whiteleg shrimp Penaeus vannamei Thailand Fishery countries: Thailand	Production Methods Farmed	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in an AIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Needs Improvement FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes Fishmeal and fish oil from marine feed sources are used. 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 Thailand 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. Impacts on water quality vary depending on the frequency of waste discharge from ponds. General Notes Public information on zonal approaches to planning and production of shrimp farming in Thailand is limited. References FishSource - Shrimp, Thailand Seafood Watch, Farmed Whiteleg Shrimp, Thailand
Species and Location Widow rockfish Sebastes entomelas US West Coast Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement NOAA FSSI 4 NOAA FSSI 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 4
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes NOAA FSSI 4: The fishery is not overfished and overfishing is not occurring and the stock biomass is at or above 80% of the biomass that produces maximum sustainable yield.
Species and Location Winter skate Raja ocellata NW Atlantic Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Bottom trawl Gillnets and entangling nets	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement NOAA FSSI 4 NOAA FSSI 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 4
Environmental Notes There are risks to marine mammals with this fishery, but there are mitigation measures in place. There is bycatch for this fishery but non-target species are retained. Management measures are in place to reduce impacts on retained species. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes NOAA FSSI 4: The fishery is not overfished and overfishing is not occurring and the stock biomass is at or above 80% of the biomass that produces maximum sustainable yield.
Species and Location Yellowedge grouper Epinephelus flavolimbatus Northern Gulf of Mexico Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Hook and line	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings NOAA FSSI 4 NOAA FSSI 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 4
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to impact ETP species, but available data is still limited. Bycatch for this fishery is considered low. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes NOAA FSSI 4: The fishery is not overfished and overfishing is not occurring and the stock biomass is at or above 80% of the biomass that produces maximum sustainable yield.
Species and Location Yellowfin tuna Thunnus albacares Atlantic Fishery countries: Brazil, Canada, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago, United States	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes There are risks to seabirds, sea turtles and marine mammals with this fishery. Bycatch 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 Yellowfin tuna Thunnus albacares Eastern Pacific Ocean Fishery countries: Costa Rica	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Some product from FIP fisheries	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes There are risks to seabirds and sea turtles with this fishery, but there are mitigation measures in place. Bycatch is a risk for this fishery. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes References Fishery Progress, Costa Rica large pelagics - longline and green stick
Species and Location Yellowfin tuna Thunnus albacares Eastern Pacific Ocean Fishery countries: Ecuador, Panama	Production Methods Purse seine	Certification or Improvement Project FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes There are risks to sea turtles with this fishery, but there are mitigation measures in place. Bycatch for this fishery includes billfish and other tuna species. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes The TUNACONS FIP was completed in Oct 2020 and entered MSC Full Assessment. References Fishery Progress, Eastern Pacific Ocean tropical tuna - purse seine (TUNACONS)
Species and Location Yellowfin tuna Thunnus albacares Eastern Pacific Ocean Fishery countries: Ecuador	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes Voluntary measures to reduce impacts on sea turtles are being implemented. The Ecuadorian longline fishery also interacts with sharks but information is limited. Bycatch for this fishery includes billfish and other tuna species. 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 FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
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 - longline/handline FIP
Species and Location Yellowfin tuna Thunnus albacares Western and Central Pacific Ocean Fishery countries: Vietnam	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes There is a risk to ETP species with this fishery. Longlines present a hazard 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 No additional notes.
Species and Location Yellowfin tuna Thunnus albacares Western and Central Pacific Ocean - WCPFC Fishery countries: Indonesia	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes There are risks to seabirds, sea turtles and marine mammals with this fishery, but there are mitigation measures in place. Bycatch is 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 Yellowtail snapper Ocyurus chrysurus Honduras Western Central Atlantic Fishery countries: Honduras	Production Methods Hook and line	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Yellowtail snapper Ocyurus chrysurus Southern Gulf of Mexico Fishery countries: Mexico	Production Methods Hook and line	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Needs Improvement FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes There are risks to ETP species with this fishery, including sharks, turtles and coral. The snappers fishery in the Mexican portion of the Gulf of Mexico is a multispecies fishery that includes 9 species of snappers. Gear restrictions are expected to mitigate bycatch for some species, but the lack of monitoring, due to low observer coverage in this fishery, does not allow us to determine/quantify the direct impacts of those management measures in bycatch. General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Yellowtail snapper Ocyurus chrysurus Northern Gulf of Mexico and Western Central Atlantic Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Hook and line	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes