Our aim is take fishing pressure off the oceans, one shrimp at a time
What is Aquaculture?
Aquaculture, or sea farming, is the farming of fish species. In regards to shrimp, this can be done through coastal farms or through recirculating systems.
There are only two shrimping seasons in the U.S., meaning that about six months out of the year the shrimp you are eating is either imported or farm-raised. These farms destroy mangrove forests, which are essential habitats to many fish species, and leach chemicals and shrimp excrement out into the ocean.
Shrimp that are caught in the open ocean are generally caught using the otter trawl. This is essentially a giant bulldozer that scrapes the seafloor, killing the benthic habitat in search for shrimp. While this trawl does indeed catch millions of shrimp, it also catches several other marine organisms that are then thrown away as trash. When open sea trawling, up to 15 pounds of wild fish are regularly killed to bring one pound of shrimp to the market.
“Bedford has helped accomplish over 200 of its partners’ major conservation goals. They inspire everyone to care for the planet.”
What We've Achieved
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