• In order to obtain the names of suppliers and to use the online contact form, the website requires a simple registration process. This registration also aids FishChoice to make sure we have the righty types of products, from the right types of companies, and to develop content that is interesting and relevant to our users. We also want to make sure that if buyers who use the website have any trouble contacting the suppliers, we have the information ready at our disposal to help if needed.

• Seafood Directory: Start by going to the "SEAFOOD Products" tab. All of the products are listed in the left-hand margin of the page, grouped by large categories (ex. Salmon, Pink; Crab, Snow), and using the species common name. The number of associated products for each species is listed next to each species in parenthesis. Clicking on the species generates a full browse list of all products in that category. Alternatively, you can enter the name of a product or company in the "SEARCH FishChoice" field under the green tabs at the top of every page. Because there are so many names for seafood products, this search may or may not yield the results you are looking for. If you don't find products using the 'search' function, we encourage you to double check the seafood directory and by common name.

• Sorting Products: There are multiple ways to sort products on FishChoice.com. There is a drop down menu above the browse list (“Sort By”) as well as functionality that allows you to scroll over each column header and sort by that column. The options available to sort products includes: product name, product origin, wild or farmed, gear/farm type, supplier name, supplier location, supplier's industry activity, minimum order, availability of overnight delivery, and seafood ratings and certifications.

• Regional Products: Products can also be identified by a "Regional Search." This function allows you to identify a specific regional location first and then look at all the products within that region. The same sort functions are available, and in regions with multiple states/provinces you can also sort by state.

• Finding Product Details: Once you have found a product you want more information about, you can either click on the product name, or click on the green "Product Detail" button on the far right next to each product listing. This will take you to the product listing page that includes much more detail including the scientific species name, fresh/frozen availability; fresh/frozen formats, delivery information, conservation notes about the product if relevant, and additional notes about the supplier and/or product provided by the supplier.

• Online: Once you have found a product that you want more information you can express your interest directly to the supplier from the FishChoice website. To contact the supplier use the orange “Contact Supplier” button on the far right of the product listing on the browse list or similarly on the right side of the product detail page. Clicking on the button opens up an online form with your name and email you provided when registering for FishChoice preloaded and a blank field for you to ask any questions you may have. Click "Send" and this form is sent directly to the supplier in just a few seconds, alerts them to your interest, and they will follow-up with you. We recommend you include your phone number if you want an immediate reply.

• Forward Product Details: If you do not buy products directly, want to send information to your distributor, or want to let someone else know about a product, you can forward the product detail page directly from the website. Under the orange 'contact supplier' button on each product detail page is a link to "Forward Product Details." This link opens an online form, with the name and email you provided when registering for FishChoice and fields to enter the email address of who you are sending the product detail page to and a blank field to include your message. For example, if you are a chef or restaurant that uses a distributor, finding products on FishChoice.com and sending those details to the distributor to then procure the product is a simple and efficient way to source sustainable seafood.

• Offline: Each product detail page includes the name of the contact for the supplier, their address, phone number, and website. Remember when calling a supplier you found on FishChoice please tell them where you found them.

• Online: Products can be submitted online at FishChoice.com using the "List Products" form. The form will ask for some basic questions about the company, and the product. If you want to submit more than one product, after you've submitted the first product, an option will be available to ask you to submit another product. Once the product is submitted, FishChoice.com is notified immediately and we get to work looking at all the product details, we will contact you to confirm the information, ask for any missing information, determine the sustainability ratings and/or certifications for the product and post eligilbe products on the website.

• Offline: Products can also be submitted offline by simply calling FishChoice.com or emailing us and letting us know you want your products on the website.

• Not all seafood that is bought and sold has been evaluated for it's sustainability. Only seafood that has a favorable seafood rating or seafood certification by one or more of our partner organizations will be listed on FishChoice.com. These ratings and certifications change constantly and our directory includes the most up to date information. Additionally, FishChoice is a growing database and may not have a product that you are looking for because it may not be rated or certified by one of our partner organizations or we are working on finding suppliers for the sustainable product to get them listed. If you want to request a product that you can't find on FishChoice, please use the "Request Product Search" form and we will respond shortly.

• To change your email, display name, or password, please use the Profile link in the upper right hand corner of your screen.

• The FishChoice team is constantly working to find sources of recognized sustainable seafood that meet the ratings &/or certifications set out by our partner organizations. We work with each company to ensure we have accurate and up-to-date information. Further, we get updates on any changes or additions to the sustainable seafood ratings and certifications, ensuring that all of the information on the website is current. If you are a supplier interested in listing a product on our website please our List Products page.

• All of the FishChoice partner organizations provide a wealth of information about seafood sustainability.  To learn more about them and sustainable seafood, visit their pages below:

Seafood Watch by Monterey Bay Aquarium
Blue Ocean Institute
New England Aquarium
FishWise
Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)
SeaChoice

• FishChoice.com does not directly sell products from our directory of suppliers, but connects buyers with these suppliers. To purchase products you find in our database, click the "Contact Supplier" button on the search or product detail page or contact them directly using the contact information listed on the product detail page.

• FishChoice is continually looking for products that meet the criteria of our partner organizations. If you are looking for something that we do not have listed, please request a product search and we will look for a producer that has a sustainable source.

• If you have any problems contacting a supplier, please contact us and we can help address your questions.

• To ensure that all products listed on FishChoice.com meet the criteria or certification of one of the partnering organizations, we review each submission to the database. If you would like to inquire about the status of your product please contact us directly.