The Global Seafood Ratings Alliance (GSRA) is a new partnership designed to improve the overall impact of seafood rating programs around the world. Leading seafood recommendation organizations from around the worldincluding those in the U.S., Canada, South Africa, Japan, Brazil, the Netherlands and the United Kingdomwill collaborate to improve our communications, increase the reach and effectiveness our programs, and accelerate the movement toward global seafood sustainability.

The overarching goals of of the GSRA are to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of Seafood Ratings Organizations AND to increase their standing and leverage within their spheres of influence and globally. Based on these objectives, the goals of the GSRA are fourfold: 1) to provide a forum to exchange information and innovations between Members in relation to issues of seafood sustainability, seafood improvement and ratings systems, 2) to improve program collaboration and coordination to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of Members in their spheres of influence, 3) to provide practical support for Members to work progressively towards agreement on core elements of wild caught and aquaculture seafood sustainability, to improve the overall global impact of NGO seafood programs, 4) to coordinate where appropriate on business and consumer focused strategies and seafood product advice related to ratings and improvement.