Explore where government, corporate, and organization interests clash and align over fish production. And don’t forget the little people: Millions of consumers depend on small-scale fisheries for jobs and food. Wade into Part II of aquaculture with Jorden and Kimberly to consider the challenges of sustainably producing seafood, whether it’s farmed or wild-caught.

Key Topics Jorden and Kimberly discuss include:


Why multiple sustainability standards and labels add to the complexities

How competition between NGOs hampers presenting a united front

How corporations like Cargill and Mowi dominate the aquaculture industry

Why small-scale fisheries are integral to the equation

How Global South countries attempt to balance economic growth with sustainable aquatic farming


Recommended Resources


The Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch Guide to how and where to find sustainability-sourced seafood

 WorldFish Center   

The Global Salmon Initiative

The Aquaculture Stewardship Council   

The FAO’s 2024 Report on the aquaculture industry

Global aquaculture production statistics

Kimberly’s Substack newsletter post

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