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    Variety

    Shrimp, Whiteleg

    Litopenaeus vannamei

    Method

    Farmed

    Indoor recirculating tank (with wastewater treatment)

    Location

    Worldwide

    Overall Rating

    6.91 / 10

    Summary

    The Ocean Wise recommendation for this seafood variety comes from a global assessment of recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) across species. This global report was possible because many aspects of RAS (i.e. the fundamental characteristics of the aquaculture method) are similar regardless of the species cultured. Should a species specific assessment exists for this aquaculture method, this report will take precedent for an Ocean Wise recommendation.


    Note: All Ocean Wise recommendations for recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) apply only to seafood products grown exclusively in RAS facilities through harvest at the end of grow out. It does not apply to seafood products that were raised in RAS hatcheries and transitioned to other production systems for the grow out period.


    Escapes: RAS is a land based aquaculture method where production occurs in buildings and tanks. In addition, tank-based RAS utilize multiple screens and secondary capture devises. In combination, this setup ensures physical separation of the culture area from the natural environment minimizing the risk of escapes.


    Disease: Disease transmission to the wild is low. RAS discharge limited volumes of water and have the ability to control and treat all discharges. Many facilities utilize ozonation and UV irradiation to disinfect water and maintain water quality.


    Feed: Feed use and subsequent environmental impacts are highly species-specific, with some species requiring high levels of fishmeal and fish oil in their diets, which is often sourced from wild capture fisheries, while others can be grown commercially on a feed containing no animal ingredients. There are ongoing advancements in aquaculture feeds (particularly reductions in the use of fishmeal and fish oil) and their efficiency of use (i.e., the feed conversion ratio, FCR), making this an area of continued improvement for RAS operations.

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    • Indoor recirculating tank (with wastewater treatment)
    Global Recirculating Aquaculture Systems Seafood Watch Report
    Ocean Wise Recommended

    Ocean Wise

    Variety

    Shrimp, Giant Freshwater Prawn

    Macrobrachium rosenbergii

    Method

    Farmed

    Indoor recirculating tank (with wastewater treatment)

    Location

    Worldwide

    Overall Rating

    6.91 / 10

    Summary

    The Ocean Wise recommendation for this seafood variety comes from a global assessment of recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) across species. This global report was possible because many aspects of RAS (i.e. the fundamental characteristics of the aquaculture method) are similar regardless of the species cultured. Should a species specific assessment exists for this aquaculture method, this report will take precedent for an Ocean Wise recommendation.


    Note: All Ocean Wise recommendations for recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) apply only to seafood products grown exclusively in RAS facilities through harvest at the end of grow out. It does not apply to seafood products that were raised in RAS hatcheries and transitioned to other production systems for the grow out period.


    Escapes: RAS is a land based aquaculture method where production occurs in buildings and tanks. In addition, tank-based RAS utilize multiple screens and secondary capture devises. In combination, this setup ensures physical separation of the culture area from the natural environment minimizing the risk of escapes.


    Disease: Disease transmission to the wild is low. RAS discharge limited volumes of water and have the ability to control and treat all discharges. Many facilities utilize ozonation and UV irradiation to disinfect water and maintain water quality.


    Feed: Feed use and subsequent environmental impacts are highly species-specific, with some species requiring high levels of fishmeal and fish oil in their diets, which is often sourced from wild capture fisheries, while others can be grown commercially on a feed containing no animal ingredients. There are ongoing advancements in aquaculture feeds (particularly reductions in the use of fishmeal and fish oil) and their efficiency of use (i.e., the feed conversion ratio, FCR), making this an area of continued improvement for RAS operations.

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    • Indoor recirculating tank (with wastewater treatment)
    Global Recirculating Aquaculture Systems Seafood Watch Report
    Ocean Wise Recommended

    Ocean Wise

    Variety

    Shrimp, Giant Tiger Prawn

    Penaeus monodon

    Method

    Farmed

    Indoor recirculating tank (without wastewater treatment)

    Location

    Worldwide

    Overall Rating

    6.63 / 10

    Summary

    The Ocean Wise recommendation for this seafood variety comes from a global assessment of recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) across species. This global report was possible because many aspects of RAS (i.e. the fundamental characteristics of the aquaculture method) are similar regardless of the species cultured. Should a species specific assessment exists for this aquaculture method, this report will take precedent for an Ocean Wise recommendation.


    Note: All Ocean Wise recommendations for recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) apply only to seafood products grown exclusively in RAS facilities through harvest at the end of grow out. It does not apply to seafood products that were raised in RAS hatcheries and transitioned to other production systems for the grow out period.


    Escapes: RAS is a land based aquaculture method where production occurs in buildings and tanks. In addition, tank-based RAS utilize multiple screens and secondary capture devises. In combination, this setup ensures physical separation of the culture area from the natural environment minimizing the risk of escapes.


    Disease: Disease transmission to the wild is low. RAS discharge limited volumes of water and have the ability to control and treat all discharges. Many facilities utilize ozonation and UV irradiation to disinfect water and maintain water quality.


    Feed: Feed use and subsequent environmental impacts are highly species-specific, with some species requiring high levels of fishmeal and fish oil in their diets, which is often sourced from wild capture fisheries, while others can be grown commercially on a feed containing no animal ingredients. There are ongoing advancements in aquaculture feeds (particularly reductions in the use of fishmeal and fish oil) and their efficiency of use (i.e., the feed conversion ratio, FCR), making this an area of continued improvement for RAS operations.

    Learn more about harvest methods

    • Indoor recirculating tank (without wastewater treatment)
    Global Recirculating Aquaculture Systems Seafood Watch Report
    Ocean Wise Recommended

    Ocean Wise

    Variety

    Shrimp, Giant Tiger Prawn

    Penaeus monodon

    Method

    Farmed

    Indoor recirculating tank (with wastewater treatment)

    Location

    Worldwide

    Overall Rating

    6.91 / 10

    Summary

    The Ocean Wise recommendation for this seafood variety comes from a global assessment of recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) across species. This global report was possible because many aspects of RAS (i.e. the fundamental characteristics of the aquaculture method) are similar regardless of the species cultured. Should a species specific assessment exists for this aquaculture method, this report will take precedent for an Ocean Wise recommendation.


    Note: All Ocean Wise recommendations for recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) apply only to seafood products grown exclusively in RAS facilities through harvest at the end of grow out. It does not apply to seafood products that were raised in RAS hatcheries and transitioned to other production systems for the grow out period.


    Escapes: RAS is a land based aquaculture method where production occurs in buildings and tanks. In addition, tank-based RAS utilize multiple screens and secondary capture devises. In combination, this setup ensures physical separation of the culture area from the natural environment minimizing the risk of escapes.


    Disease: Disease transmission to the wild is low. RAS discharge limited volumes of water and have the ability to control and treat all discharges. Many facilities utilize ozonation and UV irradiation to disinfect water and maintain water quality.


    Feed: Feed use and subsequent environmental impacts are highly species-specific, with some species requiring high levels of fishmeal and fish oil in their diets, which is often sourced from wild capture fisheries, while others can be grown commercially on a feed containing no animal ingredients. There are ongoing advancements in aquaculture feeds (particularly reductions in the use of fishmeal and fish oil) and their efficiency of use (i.e., the feed conversion ratio, FCR), making this an area of continued improvement for RAS operations.

    Learn more about harvest methods

    • Indoor recirculating tank (with wastewater treatment)
    Global Recirculating Aquaculture Systems Seafood Watch Report
    Ocean Wise Recommended

    Ocean Wise

    Variety

    Shrimp, Whiteleg

    Litopenaeus vannamei

    Method

    Farmed

    Indoor recirculating tank (without wastewater treatment)

    Location

    Worldwide

    Overall Rating

    6.63 / 10

    Summary

    The Ocean Wise recommendation for this seafood variety comes from a global assessment of recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) across species. This global report was possible because many aspects of RAS (i.e. the fundamental characteristics of the aquaculture method) are similar regardless of the species cultured. Should a species specific assessment exists for this aquaculture method, this report will take precedent for an Ocean Wise recommendation.


    Note: All Ocean Wise recommendations for recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) apply only to seafood products grown exclusively in RAS facilities through harvest at the end of grow out. It does not apply to seafood products that were raised in RAS hatcheries and transitioned to other production systems for the grow out period.


    Escapes: RAS is a land based aquaculture method where production occurs in buildings and tanks. In addition, tank-based RAS utilize multiple screens and secondary capture devises. In combination, this setup ensures physical separation of the culture area from the natural environment minimizing the risk of escapes.


    Disease: Disease transmission to the wild is low. RAS discharge limited volumes of water and have the ability to control and treat all discharges. Many facilities utilize ozonation and UV irradiation to disinfect water and maintain water quality.


    Feed: Feed use and subsequent environmental impacts are highly species-specific, with some species requiring high levels of fishmeal and fish oil in their diets, which is often sourced from wild capture fisheries, while others can be grown commercially on a feed containing no animal ingredients. There are ongoing advancements in aquaculture feeds (particularly reductions in the use of fishmeal and fish oil) and their efficiency of use (i.e., the feed conversion ratio, FCR), making this an area of continued improvement for RAS operations.

    Learn more about harvest methods

    • Indoor recirculating tank (without wastewater treatment)
    Global Recirculating Aquaculture Systems Seafood Watch Report
    Ocean Wise Recommended

    Ocean Wise

    Variety

    Shrimp, Giant Freshwater Prawn

    Macrobrachium rosenbergii

    Method

    Farmed

    Indoor recirculating tank (without wastewater treatment)

    Location

    Worldwide

    Overall Rating

    6.63 / 10

    Summary

    The Ocean Wise recommendation for this seafood variety comes from a global assessment of recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) across species. This global report was possible because many aspects of RAS (i.e. the fundamental characteristics of the aquaculture method) are similar regardless of the species cultured. Should a species specific assessment exists for this aquaculture method, this report will take precedent for an Ocean Wise recommendation.


    Note: All Ocean Wise recommendations for recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) apply only to seafood products grown exclusively in RAS facilities through harvest at the end of grow out. It does not apply to seafood products that were raised in RAS hatcheries and transitioned to other production systems for the grow out period.


    Escapes: RAS is a land based aquaculture method where production occurs in buildings and tanks. In addition, tank-based RAS utilize multiple screens and secondary capture devises. In combination, this setup ensures physical separation of the culture area from the natural environment minimizing the risk of escapes.


    Disease: Disease transmission to the wild is low. RAS discharge limited volumes of water and have the ability to control and treat all discharges. Many facilities utilize ozonation and UV irradiation to disinfect water and maintain water quality.


    Feed: Feed use and subsequent environmental impacts are highly species-specific, with some species requiring high levels of fishmeal and fish oil in their diets, which is often sourced from wild capture fisheries, while others can be grown commercially on a feed containing no animal ingredients. There are ongoing advancements in aquaculture feeds (particularly reductions in the use of fishmeal and fish oil) and their efficiency of use (i.e., the feed conversion ratio, FCR), making this an area of continued improvement for RAS operations.

    Learn more about harvest methods

    • Indoor recirculating tank (without wastewater treatment)
    Global Recirculating Aquaculture Systems Seafood Watch Report
    Ocean Wise Recommended

    Ocean Wise

    Eco-Certification:

    Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) - Canada northern and striped shrimp

    Variety

    Shrimp, Northern

    Pandalus borealis

    Method

    Wild

    Trawls

    Location

    FAO Area 18 (Arctic Sea) and Area 21 (Atlantic, Northwest)

    Eco-Certification

    Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)
    Canada northern and striped shrimp

    Summary

    Rationale: Ocean Wise recommends some, but not all Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified fisheries. Click to learn more about how the MSC certification was bench-marked to Ocean Wise. This fishery meets conservation standards to become OWS recommended.

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    Ocean Wise Recommended

    Ocean Wise

    Eco-Certification:

    Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) - Canada northern and striped shrimp

    Variety

    Shrimp, Northern

    Pandalus borealis

    Method

    Wild

    Trawls

    Location

    FAO Area 18 (Arctic Sea) and Area 21 (Atlantic, Northwest)

    Eco-Certification

    Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)
    Canada northern and striped shrimp

    Summary

    Rationale: Ocean Wise recommends some, but not all Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified fisheries. Click to learn more about how the MSC certification was bench-marked to Ocean Wise. This fishery meets conservation standards to become OWS recommended.

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    Ocean Wise Recommended

    Ocean Wise

    Eco-Certification:

    Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) - Canada northern and striped shrimp

    Variety

    Shrimp, Northern

    Pandalus borealis

    Method

    Wild

    Trawls

    Location

    FAO Area 18 (Arctic Sea) and Area 21 (Atlantic, Northwest)

    Eco-Certification

    Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)
    Canada northern and striped shrimp

    Summary

    Rationale: Ocean Wise recommends some, but not all Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified fisheries. Click to learn more about how the MSC certification was bench-marked to Ocean Wise. This fishery meets conservation standards to become OWS recommended.

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    Ocean Wise Recommended

    Ocean Wise

    Eco-Certification:

    Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) - Canada northern and striped shrimp

    Variety

    Shrimp, Northern

    Pandalus borealis

    Method

    Wild

    Trawls

    Location

    FAO Area 18 (Arctic Sea) and Area 21 (Atlantic, Northwest)

    Eco-Certification

    Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)
    Canada northern and striped shrimp

    Summary

    Rationale: Ocean Wise recommends some, but not all Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified fisheries. Click to learn more about how the MSC certification was bench-marked to Ocean Wise. This fishery meets conservation standards to become OWS recommended.

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    Ocean Wise Recommended

    Ocean Wise

    Eco-Certification:

    Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) - Canada northern and striped shrimp

    Variety

    Shrimp, Aesop

    Pandalus montagui

    Method

    Wild

    Trawls

    Location

    FAO Area 18 (Arctic Sea) and Area 21 (Atlantic, Northwest)

    Eco-Certification

    Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)
    Canada northern and striped shrimp

    Summary

    Rationale: Ocean Wise recommends some, but not all Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified fisheries. Click to learn more about how the MSC certification was bench-marked to Ocean Wise. This fishery meets conservation standards to become OWS recommended.

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    Ocean Wise Recommended

    Ocean Wise

    Eco-Certification:

    Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC)

    Variety

    Shrimp, Blue

    Litopenaeus stylirostris

    Method

    Farmed

    All production methods

    Location

    Eco-Certification

    Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC)

    Summary

    Rationale: Ocean Wise recommends some, but not all Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) Certified Aquaculture. Click to learn more about how ASC Standards for Aquaculture were benchmarked to Ocean Wise.

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    Aquaculture Stewardship Council Shrimp Benchmarking Report (PDF)
    Ocean Wise Recommended

    Ocean Wise

    Eco-Certification:

    Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC)

    Variety

    Shrimp, Banana Prawn

    Fenneropenaeus merguiensis

    Method

    Farmed

    All production methods

    Location

    Eco-Certification

    Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC)

    Summary

    Rationale: Ocean Wise recommends some, but not all Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) Certified Aquaculture. Click to learn more about how ASC Standards for Aquaculture were benchmarked to Ocean Wise.

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    Aquaculture Stewardship Council Shrimp Benchmarking Report (PDF)
    Ocean Wise Recommended

    Ocean Wise

    Eco-Certification:

    Naturland

    Variety

    Shrimp, Giant Tiger Prawn

    Penaeus monodon

    Method

    Farmed

    Ponds

    Location

    Eco-Certification

    Naturland

    Summary

    Rationale: Ocean Wise recommends some, but not all Naturland Certified Aquaculture. Click to learn more about how the Naturland Standards for Organic Aquaculture were benchmarked to Ocean Wise.

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    Naturland Standards for Organic Aquaculture (Version 05/2011) Shrimp
    Ocean Wise Recommended

    Ocean Wise

    Eco-Certification:

    Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC)

    Variety

    Shrimp, Whiteleg

    Litopenaeus vannamei

    Method

    Farmed

    All production methods

    Location

    Eco-Certification

    Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC)

    Summary

    Rationale: Ocean Wise recommends some, but not all Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) Certified Aquaculture. Click to learn more about how ASC Standards for Aquaculture were benchmarked to Ocean Wise.

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    Aquaculture Stewardship Council Shrimp Benchmarking Report (PDF)
    Ocean Wise Recommended

    Ocean Wise

    Eco-Certification:

    Naturland

    Variety

    Shrimp, Whiteleg

    Litopenaeus vannamei

    Method

    Farmed

    Ponds

    Location

    Eco-Certification

    Naturland

    Summary

    Rationale: Ocean Wise recommends some, but not all Naturland Certified Aquaculture. Click to learn more about how the Naturland Standards for Organic Aquaculture were benchmarked to Ocean Wise.

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    Naturland Standards for Organic Aquaculture (Version 05/2011) Shrimp
    Ocean Wise Recommended

    Ocean Wise

    Eco-Certification:

    Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC)

    Variety

    Shrimp, Giant Tiger Prawn

    Penaeus monodon

    Method

    Farmed

    All production methods

    Location

    Eco-Certification

    Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC)

    Summary

    Rationale: Ocean Wise recommends some, but not all Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) Certified Aquaculture. Click to learn more about how ASC Standards for Aquaculture were benchmarked to Ocean Wise.

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    Aquaculture Stewardship Council Shrimp Benchmarking Report (PDF)
    Ocean Wise Recommended

    Ocean Wise

    Eco-Certification:

    Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC)

    Variety

    Shrimp, Greasyback

    metapenaeus ensis

    Method

    Farmed

    All production methods

    Location

    Eco-Certification

    Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC)

    Summary

    Rationale: Ocean Wise recommends some, but not all Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) Certified Aquaculture. Click to learn more about how ASC Standards for Aquaculture were benchmarked to Ocean Wise.

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    Aquaculture Stewardship Council Shrimp Benchmarking Report (PDF)
    Not Recommended

    Not Recommended

    Eco-Certification:

    Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) - Canada northern and striped shrimp

    Variety

    Shrimp, Northern

    Pandalus borealis

    Method

    Wild

    Trawls

    Location

    FAO Area 18 (Arctic Sea) and Area 21 (Atlantic, Northwest)

    Eco-Certification

    Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)
    Canada northern and striped shrimp

    Summary

    Rationale: Ocean Wise recommends some, but not all Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified fisheries. Click to learn more about how the MSC certification was bench-marked to Ocean Wise. This fishery does not meet conservation standards to become OWS recommended. The fishery in this unit of certification did not pass the MSC assessment process.

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    Not Recommended

    Not Recommended

    Eco-Certification:

    Global Aquaculture Alliance

    Variety

    Shrimp, Giant Tiger Prawn

    Penaeus monodon

    Method

    Farmed

    All production methods

    Location

    Eco-Certification

    Global Aquaculture Alliance

    Summary

    Rationale: Ocean Wise recommends some, but not all Global Aquaculture Alliance BAP (GAA) certified Aquaculture. Click to learn more about how GAA Standards for Aquaculture were benchmarked to Ocean Wise.

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    Global Aquaculture Alliance BAP Benchmarking Report (2-, 3-, 4-star farmed shrimp standards)
    Not Recommended

    Not Recommended

    Eco-Certification:

    Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) - Wash Brown Shrimp

    Variety

    Shrimp, Common

    Crangon crangon

    Method

    Wild

    Trawls

    Location

    FAO Area 27 (Atlantic, Northeast)

    Eco-Certification

    Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)
    Wash Brown Shrimp

    Summary

    Rationale: Ocean Wise recommends some Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified fisheries, but not all. Learn more about how the MSC certification was bench-marked to Ocean Wise. This fishery does not meet conservation standards to become Ocean Wise recommended. MSC Principle 2 < 84.5. and contains open conditions regarding endangered, protected and/or threatened (ETP) species.

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    Not Recommended

    Not Recommended

    Eco-Certification:

    Global Aquaculture Alliance

    Variety

    Shrimp, Whiteleg

    Litopenaeus vannamei

    Method

    Farmed

    All production methods

    Location

    Eco-Certification

    Global Aquaculture Alliance

    Summary

    Rationale: Ocean Wise recommends some, but not all Global Aquaculture Alliance BAP (GAA) certified Aquaculture. Click to learn more about how GAA Standards for Aquaculture were benchmarked to Ocean Wise.

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    Global Aquaculture Alliance BAP Benchmarking Report (2-, 3-, 4-star farmed shrimp standards)
    Under Review

    Under Review

    Eco-Certification:

    Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) - Gulf of St Lawrence Northern shrimp trawl fishery

    Variety

    Shrimp, Northern

    Pandalus borealis

    Method

    Wild

    Trawls

    Location

    FAO Area 21 (Atlantic, Northwest)

    Eco-Certification

    Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)
    Gulf of St Lawrence Northern shrimp trawl fishery

    Summary

    Rationale: Ocean Wise is currently unable to recommend this fishery as up to date scientific data to inform assessment is unavailable (MSC certification expired). Assessment is a priority for OW once the fishery is re-certified. Note: All product taken from the water prior to the Sept 2019 expiration is still able to carry the Ocean Wise label.

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