Task Force III

Working with governments

To work with governments toward sustainable seafood production and a healthy ocean, as well as mechanisms to reduce antibiotics in aquaculture.

OUR AIMS

  • Work towards reducing the use of antibiotics in aquaculture.

Ouraim is todevelop solutionsfor responsible use of antibioticstogether with the SeaBOScompanies. This is within the broader remit of Task Force III to, where possible, interact with governments on key threats to sustainable seafood and ocean health, such as promoting regulations needed to deal with climate change impacts on seafood at national, international, and multi-national levels. In addition, the Task Force aimsto work more broadly with governments to improve the knowledge and understanding surrounding the health, climate, and societal benefits of sustainable seafood production.

Antibiotic stewardshipin farming is critical to preserve the efficacy of these essential drugs for human and animal health. Good stewardship is also critical for the reputation of the aquaculture sector, which recently has come under scrutiny following examples of poor practice. We are working with industry, academia, and relevant associations to develop science-based solutions for a broad range of aquaculture systems which will reduce use and improve controls on antibiotic stewardship in seafood production. The goal is to helpavoid negative impacts on human and animal health and wellbeing which will arise through antimicrobial resistance if certain practices continue

Our Accomplishments

Commitments progress report

The below table illustrates the member companies' joint steps towards meeting SeaBOS commitments and does not represent individual company results across all topics. Please consult each company's web page and annual reports for details on each company's results.

COMMITMENT

Work towards reducing the use of antibiotics in aquaculture.

Shared high-resolution data with scientists 6/10
Road-map for reducing antibiotics 10/10

Task force leaders

Dave Robb

Cargill Animal Health and Nutrition, Sustainability Program Lead

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CEO Sponsors

Dr Sujint Thammasart

COO, CP Foods

Lead companies

Lead scientific institutions

Key implementation documents

Antibiotics Stewardship Roadmap (pdf)

Scientific briefs

ALL TASK FORCES

TASK FORCE I

Addressing IUU fishing, endangered species, and forced labour

Contributing to the elimination of IUU fishing and forced labour in seafood production, and mitigating the impacts on endangered species.

Task Force II

Communications

To promote and illustrate the leadership taken by SeaBOS in leading the global transformation towards sustainable seafood production, and improving ocean health.

Task Force III

Working with governments

To work with governments towards sustainable seafood production, as well as mechanisms to reduce antibiotics in aquaculture.

Task Force IV

Transparency and Governance of SeaBOS

To develop clear governance, staffing and funding mechanisms, as well as monitoring and tracking of progress, transparency of reporting by SeaBOS members.

Task Force V

Reducing ocean plastics

To identify ways to improve ocean health through removal and prevention of plastics into the marine environment as well as re-use, recycling and alternative materials.

Task Force VI

Climate Resilience

To identify global solutions to the impacts of climate change on sustainable seafood production, as well as the ability of seafood production for humanity, along with a healthy ocean, to play a role in the mitigation of, and adaptation to, climate change impacts.