Continued progress toward responsible seafood production requires an overall understanding of the engagement and performance of fisheries and aquaculture worldwide, as well as tools to help businesses, industry, and governments address specific challenges. The Sustainable Seafood Data Tool provides a snapshot of how much global seafood is rated and certified, how much is in a public fishery improvement project, and how much is not yet on a path to sustainability or its status is unknown.

When we started working together, we received feedback that the differences and similarities between certification and ratings programs were not well understood. In response, we developed a brief that clarifies our complementary roles and how we fit into responsible sourcing policies.