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SEAFOOD RESOURCES

BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS & MULTI-STAKEHOLDER PARTNERSHIPS

Alaska Marketing Institute (ASMI) • The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute was created over twenty years ago as a cooperative partnership between the Alaska seafood industry and state government to advance the mutually beneficial goal of a stable seafood industry in Alaska. It is Alaska’s official seafood marketing agency, and is established under state law as a public corporation. http://www.alaskaseafood.org/

Aquaculture Network Information Center (AquaNIC) • AquaNIC was conceived in 1994 by the former USDA-Extension Service (currently Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service) as one of the nation’s first network information centers to serve as a gateway to the world’s electronic resources. http://aquanic.org/

British Retail Consortium (BRC) The British Retail Consortium is a trade association representing the whole range of retailers, from the large multiples and department stores to independents, selling a wide selection of products through center of town, out of town, rural and virtual stores. BRC also has a food safety certification for processing plants. http://www.brc.org.uk/

International Fishmeal and Fish Oil Organization (IFFO) • IFFO is the international non-profit organization which represents fishmeal and fish oil producers and related trades throughout the world. IFFO is a globally respected Non-Governmental Organization, having specialized consultative status with the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and a special advisory role with the World Bank, the EU Commission, the International Standards Organization and the Codex Alimentarius Commission. http://www.iffo.net/

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Gulf and South Atlantic Foundation • The Gulf and South Atlantic Fisheries Foundation, Inc. is a private, nonprofit research and development organization serving the commercial industry since 1976. Its purpose is to enhance the long-term viability and productivity of the southeastern U.S. commercial fishery industry through the wise use of marine resources and application of environmentally sound business practices. Foundation membership includes commercial fishermen, seafood processors, and other businesses or individuals closely associated with the industry. http://www.gulfsouthfoundation.org/

National Fisheries Institute (NFI) • NFI is a trade association committed to assisting its members to succeed in the global seafood marketplace. http://www.aboutseafood.com/

Seafood Choices Alliance • is an international program of SeaWeb that provides leadership and creates opportunities for change across the seafood industry and ocean conservation community. http://www.seafoodchoices.com/home.php and www.seafoodchoices.net

SouthEast Data, Assessment, and Review (SEDAR) • SEDAR is a cooperative Fishery Management Council process initiated in 2002 to improve the quality and reliability of fishery stock assessments in the South Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, and US Caribbean. SEDAR is managed by the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic Regional Fishery Management Councils in coordination with NOAA Fisheries and the Atlantic and Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commissions. SEDAR seeks improvements in the scientific quality of stock assessments and greater relevance of quantities information available to address existing and emerging fishery management issues. http://www.sefsc.noaa.gov/sedar/

CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS

Aquaculture Certification Council (ACC) • Aquaculture Certification Council, Inc. is a nongovernmental body established to certify social, environmental, and food safety standards at aquaculture facilities throughout the world. This nonprofit, nonmember public benefit corporation

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applies the Global Aquaculture Alliance Best Aquaculture Practices standards in a certification system that combines site inspections and effluent sampling with sanitary controls, therapeutic controls and traceability. ACC currently certifies only shrimp hatcheries, shrimp and channel catfish farms and seafood processing plants to include shrimp, channel catfish and tilapia. The tilapia standard was released October 2008 and will be added to the ACC certification program. http://www.aquaculturecertification.org/

Friend of the Sea • Approved Fisheries targets stocks which are not overexploited; uses methods which don't impact the seabed and generates less than average (8%) . Friend of the Sea Approved Aquaculture Farms are not impacting critical habitats; use feeds from trimmings or from Friend of the Sea approved fisheries; don't use GMO, chemicals, antifouling paints; apply measures to eliminate escapes and other marine animals and seabirds bycatches; limit and properly managed emissions. Products are audited and certified by accredited third party certifiers, according to FAO guidelines. http://www.friendofthesea.org/

Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA) • The Global Aquaculture Alliance is an international, nonprofit trade association dedicated to advancing environmentally and socially responsible aquaculture. http://www.gaalliance.org/

GlobalGap (formerly EurepGap) • GlobalGap is a private sector body that sets voluntary standards for the certification of agricultural products around the globe. The aim is to establish one standard for Good Agricultural Practice (G.A.P.) with different product applications capable of fitting to the whole of global agriculture. http://www.globalgap.org/cms/front_content.php?idcat=9

International Social and Environmental Accreditation and Labeling Alliance (ISEAL) • ISEAL is an international non-profit organization that codifies best practice for the design and implementation of social and environmental standards initiatives. http://www.isealalliance.org/index.cfm?nodeid=1

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Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) • MSC is an independent non-profit organization that promotes responsible fishing practices. In a bid to reverse the continued decline in the world's fisheries, the MSC is seeking to harness consumer purchasing power to generate change and promote environmentally responsible stewardship of the world's most important renewable food source. http://www.msc.org/

Naturland • Naturland promotes organic agriculture the world over and its 46,000 members make it one of the major organic farming associations. http://www.naturland.de/welcome.html Safe Quality Food Institute (SQF) • The SQF (Safe Quality Food) Program is a global food safety and quality certification program and management system designed to meet the needs of buyers and suppliers worldwide. The Program provides independent certification that a supplier's food safety and quality management system complies with international and domestic food safety regulations. http://www.sqfi.com/

ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS

American Fisheries Society (AFS) • AFS is the world's oldest and largest organization dedicated to strengthening the fisheries profession, advancing , and conserving fisheries resources. http://www.fisheries.org/afs/index.html

Blue Ocean Institute • The Blue Ocean’s From Sea to Table program helps seafood lovers understand that people exert their most direct impact on the ocean through the seafood they eat. www.blueocean.org

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Coastal Alliance for Aquaculture Reform (CAAR) • Formed in 2001, the Coastal Alliance for Aquaculture Reform is a coalition of eight member groups working to ensure farming in is safe for wild salmon, marine ecosystems, coastal communities and human health. http://www.farmedanddangerous.org/

Conservation Alliance for Seafood Solutions • More than a dozen conservation organizations from the United States and Canada have partnered to pursue a common vision for and work together as the Conservation Alliance for Seafood Solutions. Using a range of approaches, participating organizations bring conservation expertise to companies that buy and sell seafood. Their goal is to preserve the health of ocean and freshwater ecosystems and ensure a long-term seafood supply. http://www.solutionsforseafood.org/

Conservation International (CI) • CI is a nonprofit organization that seeks to protect Earth's biodiversity "hotspots," high-biodiversity wilderness areas as well as marine regions around the globe. The group is also known for its partnerships with local non- governmental organizations and indigenous peoples. http://www.conservation.org/Pages/default.aspx

David and Lucille Packard Foundation Marine Fisheries Conservation & Science Program • The foundation seeks to complement marine policy initiatives by building market, business, and consumer support for improved conservation and management of marine fisheries worldwide. By creating powerful incentives for responsible , the global seafood market can and will be transformed. http://www.packard.org/categoryDetails.aspx?RootCatID=3&CategoryID=66

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David Suzuki Foundation • The David Suzuki Foundation is a national, science based conservation organization located in , Canada that works on a range of conservation and sustainability initiatives including a program aimed at conservation and sustainability of marine and freshwater environments. This program includes sustainable fisheries initiatives that help ensure healthy oceans and sustainable fishing and aquaculture practices. www.davidsuzuki.org

Environmental Defense Fund • Since 1967, EDF has linked science, economics, law, and innovative private- sector partnerships to create breakthrough solutions to the most serious environmental problems. EDF is recognized globally for its partnerships with businesses to reduce environmental impacts throughout supply chains. Partnerships with seafood buyers have led to new internal policies that source more environmentally friendly seafood while giving suppliers the flexibility to find the most efficient way to meet these targets. www.edf.org

FishSource • FishSource is a resource for anyone seeking reliable information about the status of and the environmental performance of fisheries. http://www.fishsource.org/

FishWise • FishWise is a nonprofit seafood consultancy that assists companies seeking to improve the sustainability and financial performance of their seafood operations. www.fishwise.org

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Greenpeace USA • is a global organization with a 37 year history of campaigning to protect the oceans and the planet. Greenpeace is working with retailers and other segments of the supply chain to increase the sustainability of seafood in several countries. The organization is known more for its use of high profile nonviolent direct action, but often forms collaborative relationships with businesses as well. Greenpeace released a report ranking U.S. supermarkets in terms of the sustainability of their seafood in June of 2008, and will be monitoring and advocating for progress within the retail sector. www.greenpeace.org/seafood

Living Oceans Society • Living Oceans Society is Canada’s largest, and British Columbia’s only, marine environmental organization whose vision is to ensure the long-term health of the ocean and coastal communities on the Pacific Coast of Canada. They are working to achieve this goal from ocean to plate by supporting the development of sustainable fisheries and a transition to closed containment salmon farms as well as engaging the public in . Living Oceans is a founding member of SeaChoice, Canada’s sustainable seafood program. www.livingoceans.org

Marine Conservation Society (MCS) • The Marine Conservation Society is the UK charity dedicated to caring for our seas, shores and wildlife. MCS campaigns for clean seas and beaches, sustainable fisheries, and protection for all marine life. MCS also has dedicated marine conservation programs for Scotland and Wales. http://www.mcsuk.org/

Monterey Bay Aquarium • The ’s Sustainable Seafood Initiative and its brand work to broaden awareness of the links between the seafood on our plates and the health of our oceans. www.montereybayaquarium.org www.seafoodwatch.org

Natural Resources Defense Council • Natural Resources Defense Council is a national, not-for-profit membership organization whose mission is to safeguard the earth: its people, its plants and animals, and the natural systems on which all life depends. NRDC has long been

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active in efforts to promote sustainable fisheries at the national and international levels. Support of the private sector for government policies that promote sustainable fisheries is a key component of the Common Vision. http://oceans.nrdc.org; www.nrdc.org

Nausicaa – Centre de la mer (Aquarium) • One of Nausicaa's missions is to raise public awareness of the need for better management of the oceans. www.nausicaa.fr

New England Aquarium • The New England Aquarium is committed to developing and implementing new solutions to protect the oceans and balance the human impacts on them through our conservation and research programs. The Aquarium works with some of the largest seafood retailers, restaurant chains and suppliers to encourage the sustainable development of farmed and wild-caught seafood resources. The Aquarium’s Sustainable Fisheries Initiative Advisory Services advises these companies on issues regarding environmentally responsible seafood and facilitates work with fishermen and fish farmers to make proactive changes in their practices to favor our aquatic environments. www.neaq.org/fisheries

Ocean Conservancy • encourages seafood buyers to engage in restoring troubled, "red-listed" fisheries. To assist seafood buyers that want to help rebuild unsustainable fisheries, Ocean Conservancy provides a platform for engagement in policy and fisheries management issues. www.oceanconservancy.org/seafood

Ocean Trust • Ocean Trust is an award-winning ocean conservation foundation building science, conservation, and industry partnerships for the sustainability of the oceans and providing a link to sustainable fisheries, wildlife, and the environment. http://www.oceantrust.org/

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OCEANA • Teams of marine scientists, economists, lawyers and advocates win specific and concrete policy changes to reduce pollution and to prevent the irreversible collapse of fish populations, marine mammals and other sea life. They publish Oceana Reports; an Oceana Newsletter; and the Seafood MiniGuide. http://www.oceana.org/north-america/home/

Pew Charitable Trusts—Protecting Ocean Life • Aim is preserving the biological integrity of marine ecosystems and primarily focuses on efforts to curb , reduce by catch and prevent the destruction of marine habitat. In the first thorough review of ocean policy in more than a generation, the Pew Oceans Commission in 2003 released a host of recommendations aimed at guiding the way in which the federal government will manage America’s marine environment in the years ahead. http://www.pewtrusts.org/our_work_category.aspx?ID=126

Sea Choice • SeaChoice is a comprehensive seafood markets program with the primary goal of realizing sustainable fisheries in Canada and abroad. They use the best available science, strategic communications and partnerships to mobilize sustainable seafood markets via six main programs: research; industry; public; retail partnerships; strategic communications; dialog with government. http://www.seachoice.org/

Soil Association • The Soil Association is the UK's leading campaigning and certification organization for organic food and farming. http://www.soilassociation.org/

Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP) • SFP provides strategic and technical guidance to seafood suppliers and producers, helps convene them together with other like-minded companies in Fishery Improvement Partnerships, and builds consensus around specific improvements in policies, marine conservation measures, and fishing and fish- farming practices. http://www.sustainablefish.org/

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The Terram Foundation • The Terram Foundation is a non-profit organization whose aim is to contribute to generate new proposals for the sustainable development of Chile. Terram’s main fields of work are research, publications, and outreach, within a scope of social and environmental justice. Terram’s work is structured around four programs: salmon farming, the environment, natural resources, and economics and globalization. http://www.terram.cl/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=134&Item id=117

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) – US • WWF works with seafood industry leaders (from farmers and fishermen to buyers) and governments to secure seafood from sustainable sources, assess current supply chains, improve the management of the world’s fisheries, create standards for certifying seafood products, and responsibly meet the increasing consumer demand for sustainable seafood. WWF's main projects include: o Sustainable Seafood Initiative o Community Fisheries Program o Aquaculture Dialogues o Common Vision www.worldwildlifefund.org/fishing

WorldFish Center • An international, non-profit, non-governmental organization working in partnership with a wide range of government and non-governmental agencies at regional, national, and local levels in the developing world, and with advanced research institutions worldwide. http://www.worldfishcenter.org/v2/index.html

SEAFOOD SUSTAINABILITY INDUSTRY EXPERTS AND CONSULTANTS

Suzanne Ackerman U.S. Environmental Protection Agency [email protected]

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Larry Andrews Retail Marketing Director The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute [email protected] 150 Nickerson Street, Suite 310 Seattle, WA 98109 206-352-8920

Dr. Jim Balsiger Acting Assistant Administrator for Fisheries National Marine Fisheries Service NOAA 1315 East West Highway Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301) 713-2239 [email protected]

John Butler Wal-Mart VP/DMM Meat, Poultry, & Seafood 479-277-7256

Jim Cannon CEO and founder Sustainable Fisheries Partnerships [email protected] 202-580-8624 (International Cell) http://www.sustainablefish.org/

Hank Cauley Pew Charitable Trusts Senior Officer, Pew Environment Group 202.552.2167

Eric Chivian, MD Harvard University [email protected]

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Dr. Joshua Cohen, Ph.D Research Associate Professor of Medicine Center for the Evaluation of Value and Risk Tufts New England Medical Center [email protected]

Bruno Correard CorreardB consulting SARL 9, Impasse Maurice Meyer 26200 Montelimar France Tel: +33 6 20 81 70 81 [email protected]

Mike Herndon U.S. Food and Drug Administration [email protected]

Howard M. Johnson H.M. Johnson & Associates PO Box 688 Jacksonville, OR 97530 541-899-4975 Fax: 541-899-4976 www.hmj.com [email protected]

Thor Lassen President Ocean Trust 11921 Freedom Drive, Suite 550-PMB 5580 Reston, VA 20190 703-450-9852 [email protected]

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Dr. Bruce Leaman Executive Director International Pacific Halibut Commission Room 250 OTB, UW Campus 1503 NE Boat Street Seattle, WA 98195-7951 (206) 634-1838 ext. 203

Dr. Alice Lichtenstein, D.Sc. Director of the Cardiovascular Nutrition Laboratory, Tufts University [email protected]

Kate Mahaffey U.S. Environmental Protection Agency [email protected]

Marie-Christine Monfort Consultant -- France [email protected]

Dr. Francois Morel, Ph.D Oceanic Mercury Researcher Department of Geosciences Princeton University [email protected]

Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian, MD Assistant Professor in the Department of Epidemiology Harvard School of Public Health [email protected]

Dr. Jay Murray, Ph.D Mercury Toxicologist Murray and Associates [email protected]

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Dr. Gary Myers, M.D. Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics University of Rochester Medical Center [email protected]

Dr. Emily Oken, M.D. Professor, Department of Ambulatory Care and Prevention, Harvard Medical School [email protected]

Dr. Dierk Peters World Wildlife Fund Director WWF Sustainable Seafood Initiative

Dr. Nicholas Ralston, Ph.D Selenium and Mercury Researcher University of North Dakota Energy and Environmental Research Center [email protected]

Peter Redmond 479-530-8768 [email protected]

Randy Rice Technical Director The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute [email protected] 150 Nickerson Street, Suite 310 Seattle, WA 98109 206-352-8920

Dr. Eric Rimm, D.Sc. Professor in the Departments of Epidemiology and Nutrition Harvard School of Public Health [email protected]

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American Dietetic Association 800-877-0877

IDDRA An independent research and consultancy organization specializing in the economic analysis of fisheries, fisheries policy and fisheries management systems. http://www.iddra.org/

International Food Information Council 202-296-6540

MRAG - Marine Resources & Fisheries Consultants A consulting firm dedicated to promoting sustainable utilization of natural resources through sound integrated management policies and practices. MRAG has a long history of designing and implementing integrated resource management systems in marine, estuarine, riverine and floodplain environments. http://www.mrag.co.uk/index.html

GOVERNMENT RESOURCES

Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission • The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission was formed by the 15 Atlantic coast states in 1942 in recognition that fish do not adhere to political boundaries. The Commission serves as a deliberative body, coordinating the conservation and management of the states shared near shore fishery resources – marine, shell, and anadromous – for sustainable use. http://www.asmfc.org/

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) • A UK Government Department, DEFRA works to enable everyone to live within their environmental means. This is most clearly exemplified by the need to: o tackle climate change internationally and through domestic action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and o secure a healthy, resilient, productive and diverse natural environment. http://www.defra.gov.uk/

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Environmental Protection Agency • The Office of Water (OW) is responsible for implementing the Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act, and portions of the Coastal Zone Act Reauthorization Amendments of 1990, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, Ocean Dumping Ban Act, Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act, Shore Protection Act, Marine Plastics Pollution Research and Control Act, London Dumping Convention, the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships and several other statutes. Our activities are targeted to prevent pollution wherever possible and to reduce risk for people and ecosystems in the most cost-effective ways possible. http://www.epa.gov/OW/index.html

European Commission – DG Mare • The mission of the Directorate General for Fisheries and Maritime Affairs is to ensure the delivery of the Commission’s political priorities in the areas of fisheries, the Law of the Sea and Maritime Affairs. The Directorate General for Fisheries and Maritime Affairs is responsible for the management, on behalf of the Commission, of the (CFP) in order to provide the basis for sustainable fisheries within and beyond Community waters, taking into account environmental, economic and social aspects and applying good governance principles. www.ec.europa.eu

Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission • The Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission (GSMFC) is an organization of the five states (Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida), whose coastal waters are the Gulf of Mexico. It has as its principal objective the conservation, development, and full utilization of the fishery resources of the Gulf of Mexico, to provide food, employment, income, and recreation to the people of these United States. http://www.gsmfc.org/

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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration • National Marine Fisheries Service. NOAA Fisheries Service is dedicated to the stewardship of living marine resources through science-based conservation and management, and the promotion of healthy ecosystems. As a steward, NOAA Fisheries Service conserves, protects, and manages living marine resources in a way that ensures their continuation as functioning components of marine ecosystems, affords economic opportunities, and enhances the quality of life for the American public. http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/

• NOAA FishWatch. FishWatch provides consumers with relevant, factual data to assist in decisions about sustainable seafood. These data are taken from a variety of NOAA sources, including stock assessments, fisheries surveys, fisheries management plans and amendments, environmental analyses, and cooperative research. http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/fishwatch/

• NOAA National Seagrant Office. Sea Grant is NOAA’s primary university- based program in support of coastal resource use and conservation. Environmental stewardship, long-term economic development and responsible use of America’s coastal, ocean and Great Lakes resources are at the heart of Sea Grant’s mission. The National Sea Grant College Program engages this network of the nation’s top universities in conducting scientific research, education, training, and extension projects designed to foster science-based decisions about the use and conservation of aquatic resources. http://www.seagrant.noaa.gov/

United Nations • Food and Agriculture Organization. Fisheries and Aquaculture Department of FAO promotes policies and strategies aiming at sustainable and responsible development of fisheries and aquaculture in inland and marine waters. For this purpose, the department provides discussion fora, information, legal and policy frameworks, codes and guidelines, options for strategies, scientific advice, training material, etc. http://www.fao.org/fishery

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US Department of Agriculture • USDA/ Aquaculture programs and services include Research; Data and Statistics; Market Trends; Monitoring; Resources. http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/!ut/p/_s.7_0_A/7_0_1OB?navid=AQUACULT URE&parentnav=AGRICULTURE&navtype=RT

• USDA/ Grazing Systems and Alternative Livestock Breeds / Aquaculture programs provides information on the farming of finfish, shellfish, and other aquatic animals which has become big business during the past 20 years. Recent developments include production of aquatic plants, certified organic production and fish/plant integrated systems. http://afsic.nal.usda.gov/nal_display/index.php?info_center=2&tax_level=2&tax _subject=295&level3_id=0&level4_id=0&level5_id=0&topic_id=1410&&place ment_default=0

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Seafood Regulatory Program • The U.S. national regulatory authority for public protection and seafood regulation is vested in the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA operates an oversight compliance program for fishery products under which responsibility for the product's safety, wholesomeness, identity and economic integrity rests with the processor or importer, who must comply with regulations promulgated under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic (FD&C) Act, as amended, and the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act (FPLA). In addition, FDA operates the Low-Acid Canned Food (LACF) program which is based on the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) concept, and is focused on thermally processed, commercially sterile foods, including seafood such as canned tuna and salmon. http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/seafood1.html

ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTERS PERIODICALS

• Blogfish a blog published by Mark Powell and Kate Wing on issues related to ocean conservation. http://blogfishx.blogspot.com/

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• IntraFish Media is a division of Norges Handels- og Sjøfartstidende (NHST), an Oslo, Norway-based publishing company. http://www.intrafish.no/global/

• Seafood Business SeaFood Business a trade magazine for professional seafood buyers. http://www.seafoodbusiness.com/

• Seafood.com Seafood.com publishes the daily seafood.com news. http://www.seafood.com/

• Sustainable Food News. Online news related to industries involved in the sustainable extraction, use, production and sale of the earth’s natural resources. http://www.sustainablefoodnews.com/

• World Wildlife Fund. Aquaculture Dialogues e-newsletter is published bi- monthly, includes progress reports about each Dialogue, profiles of Dialogue participants and feature stories about issues related to aquaculture. To sign up, send a message to [email protected] .

• SeafoodSource.com This electronic newsletter is designed for professionals in the seafood industry featuring information on seafood industry suppliers and seafood industry products from around the world. www.seafoodsource.com

BOOKS

Brown, Lester R. Plan B 2.0: Rescuing a Planet Under Stress and a Civilization in Trouble. New York: W.W.Norton, 2006.

Clover, Charles. The End of the Line: How Overfishing is Changing the World and What We Eat. New York :New Press, 2006.

Grescoe, Taras. Bottomfeeder: How to Eat Ethically in a World of Vanishing Seafood. New York: Bloomsbury USA, 2008.

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REPORTS and ARTICLES

• Costello, Christopher, Steven D. Gaines and John Lynham. “Can Catch Shares Prevent Fisheries Collapse?” Science 19 September 2008: Vol. 321. no. 5896, pp. 1678 – 1681.

• Delgado, Christopher L. Outlook for Fish to 2020: Meeting Global Demand. Washington, D.C.: International Food Policy Research Institute, 2003.

• Food and Water Watch. Suspicious Shrimp: The Health Risks of Industrialized Shrimp Production. Washington, DC: Food and Water Watch, 2008. http://www.foodandwaterwatch.org/fish/publications/reports/suspicious-shrimp

• Johnson, H.M., Ed. Annual Report on the United States Seafood Industry (13th ed). Jacksonville, OR: H.M. Johnson & Associates, 2005. (There is a 2006/07, 14th edition available for download on the web at: http://www.hmj.com/2006_2007%20Annual%20Report%20Rev%201.pdf ).

• Morgan, Lance E. and Ratana Chuenpagdee. Shifting Gears: Addressing the Collateral Impacts of Fishing Methods in U.S. Waters. Washington, DC: Island Press, 2003. A report from the Marine Conservation Biology Institute on the impacts of various types of gears used in US waters. http://www.mcbi.org/what/shiftinggears.htm

• Seafood Choices Alliance The U.S. Marketplace for Sustainable Seafood: Are We Hooked Yet? Washington, D.C.: Seafood Choices Alliance, 2008.

• UN/FAO, Fisheries and Aquaculture Department. State of the World’s Fisheries & Aquaculture (SOFIA) Rome: UN/FAO, Fisheries and Aquaculture Department, 2006. This document is published every two years with the purpose of providing policy-makers, civil society and those whose livelihoods depend on the sector a comprehensive, objective and global view of capture fisheries and aquaculture, including associated policy issues. Each edition of SOFIA also includes an updated version of the FAO World Fisheries and Aquaculture Atlas CD-ROM. http://www.fao.org/fishery/sofia/en

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• U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy. An Ocean Blueprint for the 21st Century: Final Report of the U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy. Washington, DC: U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy, 2004. Contains the Commission's findings and recommendations for a new, coordinated and comprehensive national ocean policy.

• Wilson, Kimberly. Carting Away the Oceans: How Grocery Stores are Emptying the Seas. Greenpeace, June 17, 2008 http://www.greenpeace.org/usa/press- center/reports4/carting-away-the-oceans

CONFERENCES

• Pacific Marine Expo The largest commercial marine tradeshow on the West Coast. Serving all aspects of the market, including commercial vessels owners, commercial fishermen, boat builders and seafood processors, this annual event covers it all. November 20-22, 2008 in Seattle, WA. http://www.pacificmarineexpo.com/08/public/enter.aspx

• Seafood Summit Hosted by the Seafood Choices Alliance, a global trade association for the issue of ocean- friendly seafood. “The only event that brings together the global leaders from the seafood industry and conservation community.” February 1-3, 2009 in San Diego, CA. http://www.seafoodchoices.org/newsroom/eventsSeafoodSummit.php

• Aquaculture America The national conference and exposition of the National Aquaculture Association. February 15 - 18, 2009 in Seattle, Washington https://www.was.org/WasMeetings/meetings/Default.aspx?code=AA2009

• International Boston Seafood Show Co-located with Seafood Processing America, is North America’s largest seafood exhibition, attracting close to 18,000 seafood buyers and sellers from across the globe. March 15-17, 2009 in Boston, MA. http://www.bostonseafood.com/09/public/enter.aspx

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• Seafood Processing America March 15-17, 2009 in Boston, MA http://www.seafoodprocessingamerica.com/08/public/MainHall.aspx?ID=14682

• European Seafood Exposition Co-located with Seafood Processing Europe; together, these two fairs offer visitors a comprehensive way to meet all of their seafood and equipment needs. April 28-30, 2009 in Brussels, Belgium. http://www.euroseafood.com/08/public/MainHall.aspx?ID=15130

• Seafood Processing Europe April 28 - 30, 2009 Parc des Expositions, Brussels, Belgium http://www.europrocessing.com/08/public/MainHall.aspx?ID=15093

• Cooking for Solutions Two-day event at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, great chefs from the United States and around the world shared their passion for fine dining and environmentally sustainable living. Celebrity chefs are selected and recognized by the Aquarium for their leadership in promoting cuisine that protects the health of the ocean and the soil—created gourmet dishes, hosted food and wine adventures, and presented cooking demonstrations that featured sustainable seafood and organic ingredients. May 15-17, 2009 in Monterey, California. http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/vi/vi_events/cooking/

• World Aquaculture 2009 The annual international conference and exposition of the Latin American and Caribbean Chapter of the World Aquaculture Society. May 25 - 29, 2009 | Veracruz, Mexico. www.was.org

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