Hope is in
the water
The world’s waters are abundant in wonder, possibilities, and hope. They bring a vast opportunity to nourish people indefinitely. They are a deep well of jobs and sustenance. A stream of planetary health. That’s why we are diving deep into them. We hope you join us.
WHAT IS “BLUE FOOD”?
OUR AQUATIC ABUNDANCE
Blue food is the nutritious and diverse foods that come from our planet’s bodies of water - streams, rivers, lakes, wetlands, seas, and oceans. From these abundant waters, we catch and cultivate many different aquatic animals, plants, and algae. Considered some of the most nourishing and sustainable foods on Earth, blue food is a vital food source that we rely on today, and will continue to rely on as our population grows.
“Effective ocean protection, sustainable ocean production and equitable human prosperity are inseparable and compatible.”
~ High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy
OUR GREATEST
RESOURCE
IS IN DANGER
Covering more than 70% of the Earth’s surface, the world’s waters play a significant role in the balance of our food and climate systems. When their existence is endangered, ours is too. Overfishing, pollution, habitat loss, and climate change are threatening the health of our waters and the foods that come from them.
BUT THERE
IS HOPE
Blue food already brings healthy nutrients to 3 billion people. When responsibly caught or harvested, blue food also provides an abundance of restorative opportunities for environmental, economic, and global health. Responsibly produced blue food means improved wild fisheries management and fishing practices. It means innovation, cleaner practices, and using less resources to grow and harvest blue food. And it means maintaining and creating decent livelihoods for our water fishers, farmers, and harvesters.
TOGETHEr,
WE CAN CREATE
WAVES OF CHANGE
The power to shift the tides for the future of our water resources and food supply is in our hands. Responsibly sourced blue food can help move us toward a more sustainable and equitable food system, while providing better access to nutritious food, and scaling as the population grows. It is within our grasp!
LET’S MAKE WAVES
What we put on our tables today has an impact on our tomorrow. Together, we can all set a place for responsibly sourced blue food at our table. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Before purchasing your fish and seafood, there are plenty of other opportunities to get involved. From keeping an eye on local climate-friendly fish sources in stores and restaurants, to trying your first kelp chip, to getting involved in policy making to support responsible production of blue food in our coastal waters - there are many ways to make a meaningful splash.