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