Aqua Star

Aqua Star

Distributor, Importer, Processor, Wholesaler
WA, United States
Contact Information

FRESH THINKING. SMART SEAFOOD.

Aqua Star is a privately owned seafood company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Founded in 1990 by seafood industry experts who still manage the business today, Aqua Star is one of the leading suppliers of frozen seafood in North America, and one of the largest retail frozen seafood brands. At Aqua Star, their passion for seafood is evident throughout the entire supply line. From the moment the fish they catch leaves the water, to the time it reaches their customer's plate, their mission is to understand and specialize in every step along the way, and to use that expertise to bring their customers great tasting, superior quality seafood. At Aqua Star, their employees are seafood experts in sourcing, processing, quality assurance, product development, sales, and marketing, and are located across the globe in 17 countries.

Dedicated product development experts constantly adapt Aqua Star's product line to match ever-changing consumer needs, emerging market trends, and unique customer requests. Additionally, onsite Aqua Star employees implement product and processing standards while monitoring facilities and products for quality and consistency. 

Seafood Certifications

Marine Stewardship Council Certified

  • MSC-C-53297

Aquaculture Stewardship Council Certification

  • ASC-C-00949

Best Aquaculture Practices 2-Star

  • RP10038

Best Aquaculture Practices 3-Star (Hatchery)

  • RP10038

Best Aquaculture Practices 4-Star

  • RP10038
Sustainability Partnerships
GSSI
Ocean Wise
36
Total Species
83
Total Sources

Distribution Regions and Business Locations

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2025 First Avenue
Suite 200
Seattle, WA 98121
United States
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2025 First Avenue
Suite 200
Seattle, WA 98121
United States
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Canada - Atlantic
  • Canada - Central & Interior
  • Canada - Northwest
  • Canada - Pacific
  • Central America & Caribbean
  • Europe
  • Mexico
  • Middle East
  • Russia
  • South America
  • South Pacific
  • USA - Alaska
  • USA - California
  • USA - Gulf of Mexico
  • USA - Hawaii
  • USA - Mid Atlantic
  • USA - Midwest
  • USA - New England
  • USA - Pacific Northwest
  • USA - Rockies & Southwest
  • USA - South Atlantic
  • USA - Southeast
  • Worldwide
83 Results: Viewing 1-25 Seafood Products
Seafood Product Origin Harvest Method Sustainability Rating Certification
Alaska Plaice
USA - Alaska - Bering Sea, Aleutian Islands, Gulf of Alaska (MSC)
Bottom Trawls
Seafood Watch- Eco-Certification Recognized
American Lobster
Canada - Atlantic (MSC)
Traps
Seafood Watch: Unrated
Marine Stewardship Council Certified
Argentine Red Shrimp
Argentina
Bottom Trawls (Industrial Fleet)
Seafood Watch: Avoid
Arrowtooth Flounder
USA - Alaska - Bering Sea, Aleutian Islands, Gulf of Alaska (MSC)
Bottom Trawls
Seafood Watch- Eco-Certification Recognized
Bay Scallops
Worldwide
Off-Bottom Culture
Seafood Watch: Best Choice
Blue Shrimp
Mexico - Sinaloa (North Central)
Suripera
Seafood Watch: Good Alternative
Blue Swimming Crab
Indonesia - Sulawesi
Pots
Seafood Watch: Avoid
Blue Swimming Crab
Philippines - Visayan Sea
Pots
Seafood Watch: Avoid
Blue Swimming Crab
Thailand - Gulf of Thailand
Pots
Seafood Watch: Avoid
Blue Swimming Crab
Vietnam - Gulf of Thailand
Pots
Seafood Watch: Avoid
Brown Shrimp
Mexico - Gulf of Mexico
Bottom Trawls
Seafood Watch: Avoid
Chinook Salmon
USA - Alaska (MSC)
Drift Gillnets
Seafood Watch- Eco-Certification Recognized
Marine Stewardship Council Certified
Chinook Salmon
USA - Alaska (MSC)
Troll
Seafood Watch- Eco-Certification Recognized
Marine Stewardship Council Certified
Chum Salmon
USA - Alaska (MSC)
Drift Gillnets
Seafood Watch- Eco-Certification Recognized
Marine Stewardship Council Certified
Chum Salmon
USA - Alaska (MSC)
Purse Seine
Seafood Watch- Eco-Certification Recognized
Marine Stewardship Council Certified
Coho Salmon
USA - Alaska (MSC)
Drift Gillnets
Seafood Watch- Eco-Certification Recognized
Marine Stewardship Council Certified
Coho Salmon
USA - Alaska (MSC)
Troll
Seafood Watch- Eco-Certification Recognized
Marine Stewardship Council Certified
Deepsea Red Crab
Unassessed Origin
Unassessed Fishing Methods
Seafood Watch: Unrated
Dungeness Crab
USA - Washington
Pot/Trap
Seafood Watch: Good Alternative
Dungeness Crab
USA - Oregon
Pot/Trap
Seafood Watch: Good Alternative
Dungeness Crab
Canada - British Columbia
Pot/Trap
Seafood Watch: Good Alternative
Flathead Sole
USA - Alaska - Bering Sea, Aleutian Islands, Gulf of Alaska (MSC)
Bottom Trawls
Seafood Watch- Eco-Certification Recognized
Giant Freshwater Prawn
Asia
Ponds
Seafood Watch: Unrated
Best Aquaculture Practices 2-Star
Giant Freshwater Prawn
Bangladesh
Ponds
Seafood Watch: Good Alternative
Best Aquaculture Practices 2-Star
Giant Tiger Prawn
Worldwide (BAP 2/3/4-star)
All Farming Methods
Seafood Watch- Eco-Certification Recognized
Best Aquaculture Practices 2-Star