Indicators 2.3

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Indicators 2.3

by Contact on 30 October 2026

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Description

2.3.1

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2.3.2

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2.3.3

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2.3.4

The UoC shall investigate all wildlife mortality incidents to determine the root cause and shall implement appropriate corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Applicable to

Cages
Flowthrough/Raceway
Other – land based
Other – water based
Ponds
Suspended

Brackish/Marine water
Freshwater

Fed
Non fed

Catfish
Cod
Abalone
Bivalves
Crayfish
Flatfish
Freshwater prawn
Pangasius
Pike-perch
Salmonids – freshwater
Salmonids – marine
Seabass, Seabream, Meagre
Seriola and Cobia
Shrimp
Tilapia
Tropical Marine Fish

2.3.5

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2.3.6

Indicator applicability: all fish species

The UoC shall only stock fish that is hatchery-raised. 

An exception applies where the UoC can demonstrate the following for Seriola/Cobia, in which case wild caught fish are permitted to be stocked:

  1. the species is not listed as a Threatened Species; and

  2. the originating fishery is certified under the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) standard, or equivalent to an ASC-recognised fisheries certification scheme2424Equivalence to the MSC standard shall be determined by ASC based on an assessment of compliance with the ISEAL Code of Good Practice, and consideration of sustainability criteria referenced in the MSC Principles and Criteria. Equivalent standards shall be set in accordance with the ISEAL Code of Good Practice and shall be recognised by, or meet the requirements of, the Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative (GSSI) Global Benchmark Tool. The standard shall be based on a full ecosystem approach, including specific provisions for the management of low trophic level species and the protection of populations of dependent predators. Recognition of equivalent standards shall be made publicly available by ASC.; and

  3. traceability back to the originating fishery is provided.

Applicable to

Cages
Flowthrough/Raceway
Other – land based
Other – water based
Ponds
Suspended

Brackish/Marine water
Freshwater

Fed
Non fed

Catfish
Cod
Flatfish
Pangasius
Pike-perch
Salmonids – freshwater
Salmonids – marine
Seabass, Seabream, Meagre
Seriola and Cobia
Tilapia
Tropical Marine Fish

2.3.7

The UoC shall not use Threatened Species for wild broodstock.

Applicable to

Cages
Flowthrough/Raceway
Other – land based
Other – water based
Ponds
Suspended

Brackish/Marine water
Freshwater

Fed
Non fed

Catfish
Cod
Abalone
Bivalves
Crayfish
Flatfish
Freshwater prawn
Pangasius
Pike-perch
Salmonids – freshwater
Salmonids – marine
Seabass, Seabream, Meagre
Seriola and Cobia
Shrimp
Tilapia
Tropical Marine Fish

2.3.8

Indicator applicability: all crustacean species

The UoC shall only stock larvae that are hatchery-raised.

An exception applies where the UoC can demonstrate the following for extensive crustacean production, in which case wild larvae are permitted to be stocked:

  1. the larvae are collected passively; and

  2. the production system is a non-fed, low-intensive pond production system; and

  3. inflow of larvae occurs through natural tidal flow into the ponds.

Applicable to

Suspended
Cages
Flowthrough/Raceway
Other – land based
Other – water based
Ponds

Brackish/Marine water
Freshwater

Fed
Non fed

Crayfish
Freshwater prawn
Shrimp

2.3.9

Indicator applicability: hatchery-raised bivalve seed

The UoC shall only source from hatcheries that have procedures to address genetic concerns specific to the species and geographical region where the seed will be stocked.

Applicable to

Cages
Flowthrough/Raceway
Other – land based
Other – water based
Ponds
Suspended

Brackish/Marine water
Freshwater

Fed
Non fed

Bivalves

2.3.10

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2.3.11

Indicator applicability: all abalone farming in regions where the farmed species is Threatened

The UoC shall only use seed originating from wild broodstock (not selectively bred animals).

Applicable to

Cages
Flowthrough/Raceway
Other – land based
Other – water based
Ponds
Suspended

Brackish/Marine water
Freshwater

Fed
Non fed

Abalone

2.3.12

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2.3.13

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