Gulf of Maine Responsibly Harvested®

What does the Gulf of Maine Responsibly Harvested label mean?

• The product hails from the clean, productive waters of the Gulf of Maine region, spanning from Nova Scotia to Cape Cod.
• The fishery or farm is managed in a way that contributes to the long-term health of the resource.
• Suppliers of Gulf of Maine Responsibly Harvested product commit to continuously improving the sustainability of the seafood industry.

We need to level the playing field in the massive global seafood marketplace. Many people care about maintaining working waterfronts in this region long into the future, and the region’s industry should be rewarded when seafood is responsibly harvested and traceable. Consumers want to support our region’s seafood industry and they cannot do so unless they can make an informed choice. The Gulf of Maine Responsibly Harvested label provides a way for consumers to identify and buy seafood they can feel good about. Whether you are a business in the middle of the supply chain or selling seafood directly to consumers, the Gulf of Maine Responsibly Harvested label will add value to your business while promoting long-term economic and ecological sustainability for the region’s seafood industry.

Our goals

• Achieve an economically and ecologically thriving seafood industry in the Gulf of Maine.
• Empower consumers to eat seafood they can feel good about.
• Give credit to seafood and fishing industries for the hard work it takes to abide by strict regulations.
• Highlight businesses that commit to continually improving the sustainability of their operations.
• Develop a community businesses proud to be sourcing under Gulf of Maine Responsibly Harvested seafood.

Benefits of participation

• Add value by providing transparent information about your Gulf of Maine seafood products.
• Receive an objective and credible third-party verification for responsible harvest.
• Differentiate your business, maintain market space, and increase demand for Gulf of Maine seafood.
• Access science-based, consumer-friendly information on verified species.
• Access digital assets and assistance in developing point-of-sale materials.
• Receive promotion from GMRI via social media, website, speaking engagements, press, and general outreach.
• Include your partnership with our program on the FishChoice website, alerting a community of 4,000 seafood professionals to the added value your business offers.