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Georgia Aquarium is open 365 days a year, with daily entry ending half an hour before closing. Hours are subject to change.

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Seafood Savvy Program

Eat for the future. Eat sustainably.

Georgia Aquarium’s Seafood Savvy program promotes choosing sustainable seafood from sources that minimize environmental impacts, ensure fair working conditions, and support the entire supply chain.

In the US, fishing in domestic waters follows strict sustainability guidelines. However, a majority of US seafood is imported, often from foreign aquaculture. The Seafood Savvy guide aids in making sustainable choices by asking key questions to waitstaff or grocers. Based on the information, fish are categorized as:

  • Best Choice: Well-managed, causing minimal harm to habitats and wildlife.
  • Good Alternative: Some concerns in catching or farming methods.
  • Avoid: Overfished or harming marine life/environment.

Consumers’ choices influence sustainable seafood demand, positively impacting ocean preservation. Use the Seafood Savvy Consumer Feedback Card to give input to grocers/waitstaff and support sustainable practices.

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Exploring Sustainable Seafood

To determine whether a specific type of fish or seafood is sustainable, you can explore detailed information on Seafood Watch’s Recommendations page.

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Supporting Sustainable Seafood

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    Your Guide to Finding Sustainable Seafood and Products
    Explore the Marine Stewardship Council’s list of certified sustainable products.
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    Methods of Catching and Raising Fish
    Fishing and farming methods vary widely—some are significantly more sustainable than others.
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    Farmed or Wild—It’s the Method That Matters
    Fishing and farming methods vary, so instead of broad comparisons, focus on supporting specific sustainable practices.
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Seafood Savvy - Supported by Seafood Watch

Seafood Savvy is proudly presented in partnership with Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch. For the latest insights, sustainable seafood guides, and updated recommendations, we invite you to explore the Seafood Watch website and join the movement toward responsible seafood choices.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • How do I know what seafood is sustainable?

    As we discover new information about our oceans and the fish populations, sustainable seafood items may change. Stay up to date here.

  • What are the benefits to choosing sustainable seafood options?

    Choosing sustainable seafood has several benefits. It ensures that fish populations will thrive which ensures that we can continue consuming seafood for generations to come. This chain reaction also impacts our economy. With plentiful seafood stocks, fishing companies will remain in business, and our seafood prices are more likely to be at an affordable price. Not only will this benefit us, but it will keep aquatic ecosystems in check, affecting many different aquatic species and their ecosystems.

  • How is Georgia Aquarium being Seafood Savvy?

    We do our research and ensure we’re using sustainable food for our animals as most of the animals at Georgia Aquarium eat aquatic food. The fish products that we purchase for the animals to consume are restaurant quality fish just like humans would eat. We support sustainable fisheries to feed the animals, and we even grow some of the food in-house to protect populations in our ocean.

  • Where can I learn more about sustainable seafood?

    For additional information about sustainable seafood, visit Seafood Watch, Marine Stewardship Council, and National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration. These organizations are also dedicated to the sustainability and protection of the ocean and global fisheries.