March 19, 2026 — The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) is seeking feedback from stakeholders as it refreshes its guidelines on how aquaculture can be conducted responsibly in and around protected areas, such as national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, and marine reserves.
“As aquaculture becomes central to feeding a growing global population and protected areas continue to expand, there is a clear opportunity to better align food production with conservation goals,” ASC Environmental Standards Coordinator Dan Auwkit said in a release. “By bringing greater clarity to how aquaculture can operate responsibly within or near protected areas, we can support biodiversity protection while enabling responsible aquaculture for the future.”