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Why ASC?

We set the standard for seafood. If you see the ASC label on pack, you can be sure that your seafood was farmed with care.

Our impact

By choosing ASC labelled seafood, you are making a proven, positive impact on people and the planet.

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Certification

Join the most recognised certification programme as proof of your responsible farming practices to a global audience.

Our impact

ASC creates measurable positive change in global seafood farming.

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The ASC programme is successful because of all producers and partners involved. Read our reports and stories.

Certification

Join the most recognised certification programme and benefit from trading ASC certified seafood.

Our impact

ASC creates measurable, positive change in global seafood farming.

After certification

In addition to accessing our global network of secure and flexible supply, ASC partners benefit from marketing their ASC certified seafood.

Setting The Standard for Seafood

Seafood is a nutritious protein source and a key but undervalued component of global food security. With declining outputs from land-based food production and general land and freshwater scarcity, it plays an essential role.

The Power of Seafood

3.3bn* people rely on seafood for at least 20% of animal protein consumption 400 – 600 million people are involved with the seafood sector, directly and indirectly.*

The importance of farming seafood responsibly

With the population estimated to reach 10 billion by 2050, and with wild-caught fisheries at capacity, the importance of seafood farming will continue to grow. However, care must be taken to limit the industry’s negative impacts.

Seafood farming already:

  • Produces almost 60% of the seafood consumed globally
  • Provides direct employment for over 22 million people
  • Delivers socio-economic benefits to tens of thousands of communities.

Responsible seafood farming:

  • Cares for people and planet by easing pressure on natural resources
  • Protecting precious ecosystems
  • Promoting economic opportunities
  • Addressing food security challenges and fulfils a crucial link in the circular economy.

* Data ref: UN Fisheries Panel (COFI36): Aquaculture as a solution to food insecurity, malnutrition and poverty

As an impact-driven organisation, ASC focuses on accelerating the transformation of the seafood farming industry towards sustainability through our world-leading farmed seafood certification programmes.

All changes – big and small – made by ASC certified farms contribute to the sustainable transformation of seafood farming.

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Tales from the farms

Meet the responsible seafood farmers proudly demonstrating their commitment to responsible farming practices.

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Latest news

Read the latest ASC and aquaculture news.

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