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Sustainable Seafood
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Hong Kong’s per capita seafood consumption ranks third in Asia and fifth in the world. In 2021, each of us consumed an average of 65.8 kg – more than three times the global average. 

Our consumption choices have significant environmental impacts. Hong Kong imports seafood from more than 170 countries and territories, meaning our city directly contributes to the depletion of global fish stocks – 88% of which are now either fully exploited and over exploited. To help restore depleted fish stocks and make marine resources more sustainable, WWF-Hong Kong encourages everyone to choose sustainable seafood.

WHAT IS SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD?

Wild caught or farmed seafood that meets our dietary needs without compromising the health of marine ecosystems for future generations is considered sustainable.

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HOW DOES WWF ASSESS SEAFOOD SUSTAINABILITY?

The WWF network helps consumers make informed, sustainable choices by assessing key seafood sustainability factors and sharing the relevant recommendations.

For wild caught seafood:

  • Wild stock status
  • Ecological effects of the production methods
  • Fishery management methods

For farmed seafood:

  • Source of fish fry
  • Source of fish feed
  • Ecological effects
  • Farm management methods

SEAFOOD GUIDE

The WWF-Hong Kong Seafood Guide is a tool that helps people make responsible seafood choices. Guide users learn about seafood sustainability by comparing the origin, category and production method listed on product packaging or on restaurant menus, and then make a decision using information provided in the Guide.

When buying or consuming seafood, WWF-Hong Kong recommends opting for the Seafood Guide’s “Green – First Choice” or “Yellow – Second Choice” categories and avoiding the “Red” category altogether.

Choosing sustainable seafood ensures that future generations will still be able to feed from the sea.

CHECK OUR SEAFOOD GUIDE
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LET’S PROTECT OUR OCEANS TOGETHER!

When buying or consuming seafood as an individual, you can:

  • Ask for information about the origin, category and production method of different types of seafood
  • Use the Seafood Guide and choose “Green – First Choice” or “Yellow – Second Choice”
  • Look for WWF-Hong Kong’s Sustainable Seafood Badge at a restaurant and learn about their sustainable seafood options