We ensure its done responsibly. To be the most trusted certification for farm-raised seafood. Responsible seafood production is a global effort to keep fish in our future. BAP certification is transforming the farmed seafood industry in 39 countries.

300,000+ jobs at certified facilities
Responsible aquaculture provides jobs to support communities and ensures that workers are paid fairly and treated well.

23 billion meals with BAP-certified seafood
BAP helps keep fish in our future, delivering a healthy protein to billions of people worldwide. Responsible farming protects wild fisheries from being over-exploited so that seafood can be served for years to come.

Where Advocacy Meets Assurances
The Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA) is the voice of the aquaculture industry.

As part of GAA, BAP ensures aquaculture is done responsibly through its third-party certification program.

Our Shared Vision
A world that embraces and enables the role of responsibly farmed seafood in meeting global nutrition needs.

Together we are the only aquaculture organization that offers both certification and membership. Our combined efforts help ensure safe and ethical sourcing in abundant supply for future generations.

Why Aquaculture?

Global need
By 2030, 62% of all seafood produced for human consumption will come from aquaculture. Today it is more than 50 percent.

Efficient
Aquaculture is the most resource-efficient animal protein.

Future demand
By 2050, the demand for animal protein will increase by 52%.

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