The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has increased its presence in South Korea in response to the rising supply and demand for ethical aquaculture in Asia, the continent with the highest yields of farmed seafood in the world.
The activity of ASC is already well-established in the nation and is expanding steadily. With a total yearly ASC certified volume of more than 11,000 tonnes, South Korea currently has 73 ASC certified farm sites, including 28 seaweed, 44 abalone, and 1 shrimp. The majority of seaweed and abalone goods with the ASC mark are produced in South Korea.
Martin Lee, who joined ASC late last year and has extensive experience in market growth in sustainability sectors in Asia, including sustainability certifications, was hired as general manager to oversee operations in South Korea.
“I’m very pleased to see how ASC certification is making South Korean aquaculture products more competitive within the global market,” Martin Lee said. “South Korea is a major producer of seaweed, and ASC certification is giving Korean farms a way to meet international market demands for seaweed that is responsibly produced.”
Find out more at: https://asc-aqua.org/