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The Future is Blue: Meet Atlantic Sapphire
Done well, seafood farming can help to responsibly feed a growing world while protecting wild fish populations and reducing pressure on the environmental. The potential for sustainable foodways runs deep alongside the rich history of farming methods worldwide. When reflecting on the history of seafood production, it’s just as important to look ahead at what […]
You are What You Eat: How Fish Food Impacts Our Health and Our Planet
The need for a holistic approach to responsible feed. Responsible seafood starts long before the farm—it starts with feed and the ingredients used to produce it. If we’re serious about making seafood farming more sustainable, we must take a holistic approach to risk-assessing feed ingredients. “The ASC Feed Standard helps us de-risk our supply chains, […]
4 reasons oysters deserve a place on your plate
In our experience, oysters are the cilantro of the seafood world – diners seem to either love them or hate them! We see a lot of questions around whether oysters are healthy choices. Here at ASC we think oysters are under-appreciated and are actually an amazing addition to the diet of any seafood lover. […]
Conversations at the sustainable seafood table
Meaningful dialogue around responsible seafood farming inspires better practices for a growing world. This past year was an exciting one for ASC North America, as we dove into important discussions in the sustainable seafood space. In November, ASC presented at the Terroir Symposium in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. At the symposium, over 400 chefs, culinary experts, […]
Farm Spotlight: AVRAMAR
Set sail on the Mediterranean With picturesque landscapes and rich history, the Mediterranean is home to a colorful culture and well-known healthy diet. This region’s staple? Fish. Fish farming, otherwise known as aquaculture, has been a facet of this region for thousands of years. AVRAMAR, the world’s largest producer of Mediterranean fish, has been working […]
5 easy ways to reduce food waste
Did you know that over 60 million tons of food waste is created in the U.S. each year? Food waste is also the largest component taking up space in landfills. This is a major problem for the planet, but it also means that small changes made by lots of individuals have the power to significantly […]
Tips on enjoying affordable, quality seafood at home
With food prices rising, you may see seafood as an unnecessary luxury and start cutting it out of your diet. But let’s bust that myth – there are plenty of ways for savvy seafood lovers to still enjoy their fish dishes (and get all the nutritional benefits) without breaking the bank. Here are our favorite […]
Retailers changing tides towards sustainable seafood
Shopping for seafood shouldn’t be complex as long as you know where and what to look for. Seafood farming, also known as aquaculture, is on the rise and it’s crucial to ensure it’s done responsibly for the good of the planet and your plate. Incorporating ASC certified and labeled seafood into your weekly routine provides […]
Chefs for Farmed Seafood
Step inside the kitchen to learn why culinary experts nationwide are trending toward more responsibly farmed seafood. Old notions of farmed seafood are quietly being dispelled in kitchens across the United States – from Pennsylvania to California to Hawaii’s coast. Today’s seafood farming, a practice known as aquaculture, is a far cry from what decades […]
All About Seaweed – Nature’s Superfood
This fun fact might come in handy at your next dinner party: seaweed farming is the world’s fastest growing aquaculture sector. That’s more than shrimp, salmon or any other seafood you may be about to eat. Seaweed plays a critical role in the health of our aquatic ecosystems, yet its multitude of benefits extend far […]
Fuel Your Summer Adventures with ASC-Certified Seafood
Whether you’re relaxing at a picnic in the park, hosting an outdoor cookout, sharing bites around the campfire or snacking after a hike in the hills, summer is the time for adventurous eating. Protein-packed seafood lends itself well to every season, with summer offering even more opportunities to explore. No matter how you choose to cook […]
Everything You Need to Know about Cooking Shrimp
“I love shrimp but have no idea how to cook them. Help!” We hear you – shrimp make for a delicious and quick mid-week dinner or a luxurious date night treat. Despite their small size, shrimp can still feel intimidating to cook – especially if they come with shells and tails on. And what is […]
Farm Spotlight on Riverence: Growing American-Raised Trout
A Taste of America Is in Idaho’s Magic Valley. Nestled in south central Idaho, amid Rocky Mountain wilderness and the clear-flowing Snake River, resides a family of local farms that may be unlike any you’ve seen before. Riverence follows a land-based farm model, but instead of tending potatoes, wheat or cattle they are cultivating something […]
Let’s Talk About Tilapia
It was over a decade ago that the first fish farm in the world earned ASC certification: Regal Springs’ Lake Toba tilapia farm in Sumatra, Indonesia. Since then, more than 1,700 aquaculture farms around the world have become certified under ASC’s leading global standards. That represents nearly 2.5 million tons of seafood and seaweed harvested […]
What’s Behind Your Seafood Label?
How do you know if the seafood you buy is responsibly raised? There’s no doubt our love of seafood is growing, and it’s easy to see why. Not only are fish, shellfish and seaweed amazingly tasty, they also contribute to healthy lifestyles and immune function. Many types of seafood are rich in easily digested protein, […]
Tin It to Win It: Canned Certified Seafood Is Making a Splash
This is not your mother’s tinned seafood. In fact, it might be closer to your great-great-grandmother’s. Most sources agree that the art of canning fish was pioneered in the early 1800s by Nicolas Appert, an experimental French chef who came to the government’s aid in exchange for a hefty cash prize. France was at war […]
ASC Launches 2022 U.S. Marketing Events with Twin Cities GrillFest Pop-Up
It’s Taco Time! The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) and partners served up nearly 4,000 grilled, ASC-certified shrimp tacos to attendees at the 2022 Twin Cities GrillFest this past weekend. Coastal Seafoods’ ASC-certified shrimp tacos ASC’s pop-up was the first of more than a dozen events the non-profit will be holding in Minneapolis, Philadelphia and Miami […]
A Responsible Guide to Wine and Seafood Pairing
A Responsible Guide to Wine and Seafood Pairing The worlds of wine and seafood are wide, but they have a lot in common when sustainability is on the table. According to the Wine Institute, U.S. wine drinkers consumed over three gallons of wine on average in 2021, while Americans overall enjoyed more than 19 pounds […]
How Seafood Helps Build a Stronger Immune System
Strengthen Your System with Seafood While our immune systems are naturally great at defending against microorganisms, sometimes germs invade, and we find ourselves dealing with illness. Age, nutrition, stress levels and sleep habits all contribute to our body’s ability to fight diseases and promote healing. Eating healthy foods regularly is one way to gain proactive […]
Shining A Light on Seafood Fraud
The last time you ate seafood at a restaurant did you consider that what showed up on your plate may not have been what you ordered? Chances are the potential for seafood fraud never crossed your mind, but it should have. Seafood fraud is a common and profitable practice that not only compromises retailers, foodservice […]
Get To Know Blue Ocean Mariculture: ASC’s First Certified U.S. Finfish Farm
Raising ASC-Certified Kanpachi on the Big Island As part of our mission to help you add responsibly raised seafood to your plate, we are fortunate to work with some of the best seafood farms in the aquaculture industry. Across the globe and here in the U.S., our ASC-certified farmers care deeply about the impact they […]
Women in Aquaculture: The Inside Track
What’s it like to be a woman working in aquaculture? International Women’s Day offers a perfect chance to ask two of ASC’s own team members about their experiences in the field. Renée Hamel is ASC’s Technical & Operations Support Manager. For her, sustainable seafood is a lifelong passion: “I grew up in rural Newfoundland in […]
Why Seafood Watch still considers ASC salmon from British Columbia a ‘buy option’
Seafood Watch rates all ASC-certified salmon as a ‘buy option’ If you have seen that Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch has rated farmed salmon from British Columbia as ‘red’ in its latest ratings, you would be forgiven for thinking that meant all salmon from this area should be off the menu – but you’d also […]
Verifying Seafood Origin With Better Than 95% Accuracy
Introducing Trace Element Fingerprinting ASC has unveiled a new technology that allows us to verify ASC-certified seafood back to its farm of origin with better than 95% accuracy. It’s a new way to seafood. Our pioneering technology – based on Trace Element Fingerprinting (TEF) – will, in part, help to further reduce seafood fraud and […]
Can Responsible Aquaculture Benefit U.S. Climate Policy? We Think So
As awareness of responsible aquaculture’s wide-ranging benefits increases in the U.S., ASC is moving the conversation forward in more ways than one – particularly when it comes to climate change. This May, ASC added its voice to a growing chorus of U.S. advocates imploring the Biden Administration to make responsible aquaculture part of its efforts […]
Explained: What is RAS Aquaculture?
Aquaculture is an innovative industry – it doesn’t stand still for long. Fish farming has traditionally been done in either ponds or sea cages – in fact this practice goes back many millennia. It is still the case that the vast majority of farms today are of this variety – what are sometimes known as […]
Seaspiracy: Why We Believe Responsible Aquaculture is More Important than Ever
At ASC we’ve been working to improve standards in farmed seafood for a decade, so we are always pleased to see people talking about issues around responsible seafood. This is the topic of a new documentary on Netflix, Seaspiracy. We share the filmmakers’ passion for the oceans and for improving the world’s food systems. But while the […]