Ocean & Fishery health
Protection starts at the source
Gorton’s focus remains on our most vital resources: the ocean and its fisheries. As a leader in our industry, we accept the responsibility to protect and conserve our source fisheries and to ensure that we deliver on our mission: spreading the goodness of the sea by making quality seafood accessible to everyone for generations to come.
We plan to drive progress by setting and achieving ambitious goals and shaping our sourcing strategies in continued collaboration with our suppliers and NGO Partner, the Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life at the New England Aquarium.
2022
Accomplishments
Over 99% of seafood sourced certified by either the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) or Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP).
All aquaculture sourced
BAP 2 Star or higher.
BAP 2 Star or higher.
Finalized partnership with Global Ghost Gear Initiative (GGGI) to support ghost gear prevention & removal efforts.
Hosted round table discussion with Alaska Pollock suppliers on bycatch to discuss best practices and opportunities for improvement.
2023-2025
Smart goals
Formalize a targeted support plan for Ecuador Wild Shrimp FIP (Fishery Improvement Project) by 2024.
Facilitate bycatch reduction initiative with Alaska Pollock suppliers and New England Aquarium by 2025.
Increase to 95% BAP 4 Star for aquaculture procurement by end of 2023.
Formalize a targeted support plan for Ecuador Wild Shrimp FIP (Fishery Improvement Project) by 2024.
Increase to 95% BAP 4 Star for aquaculture procurement by end of 2023.
2023-2025
Smart goals
Facilitate bycatch reduction initiative with Alaska Pollock suppliers and New England Aquarium by 2025.