Sustainable Seafood Consultants are experts who guide seafood businesses, fisheries, and aquaculture operations in adopting environmentally responsible and socially equitable practices. They assess supply chains, evaluate environmental impacts, and help organizations achieve sustainability certifications such as those from the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) or Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC). These consultants analyze sourcing practices, traceability systems, and production methods to identify areas for improvement, ensuring that seafood is harvested or farmed in ways that protect ecosystems and respect labor rights.
They collaborate with producers, retailers, NGOs, and policymakers to align operations with global sustainability goals and consumer expectations. Their work includes conducting risk assessments, developing sourcing policies, implementing eco-labeling programs, and providing staff training on sustainability standards. Sustainable Seafood Consultants also help companies prepare for audits and engage in corporate social responsibility initiatives. They play a vital role in increasing consumer trust and promoting market access for responsibly sourced seafood products. By combining scientific expertise, industry knowledge, and environmental ethics, these consultants support the transition to a more transparent, resilient, and sustainable global seafood industry. They also leverage data-driven tools to track environmental performance and support continuous improvement in seafood operations. Many engage in advocacy and public education, raising awareness about ocean-friendly consumption. Through strategic guidance, Sustainable Seafood Consultants help businesses future-proof their operations while protecting marine resources for generations to come.
Title : Application of artificial intelligence and NISAR satellite to study the air sea CO2 exchange and aquatic toxicology to develop ‘Aquatic Pollution Remediation Technologies’(PART)
Virendra Kumar Goswami, Indian Institute of Technology, India
Title : Conditionally pathogenic microparasites (Microsporidia and Myxosporea) of mullet fish potential objects of mariculture in the black and azov seas
Violetta M Yurakhno, A. O. Kovalevsky Institute of Biology of the Southern Seas of Russian Academy of Sciences, Russian Federation
Title : Seasonal habitat shifts and purse seine dependence of mene maculata in the Taiwan strait: Early indicators of climate driven ecosystem change
Ipsita Biswas, National Taiwan Ocean University, Taiwan
Title : National action plan for sustainable and resilient fisheries aquaculture system in Pakistan
Nazia Sher, National Institute of Maritime Affairs, Pakistan
Title : Site suitability analysis for sea cucumber mariculture in the coastal area of Bangladesh
Muhammad Mizanur Rahman, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Bangladesh
Title : Trends in fish value chain improvement in Rift Valley Lakes and Lake Tana, Ethiopia
Kidanie Misganaw Bezabih, University of Gondar, Ethiopia