sustainability
We don’t inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children
– Native American Proverb
As a multi-generational family business, we deeply understand the importance of preserving the earth’s resources for the generations that will come after us.
The Children of Bama
Across the Bama family, we are raising good stewards of the oceans and the earth. Our kids are raised to understand and cherish that we have an amazing resource at our disposal that must be preserved. This is at the heart of our approach to sustainability.
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An all-encompassing approach to sustainability
Our approach to conserving and maintaining our ocean’s resources is holistic across our business. We recognize and emphasize the importance of sustainability eco-labels and certifications across our programs and product lines, but we know sustainability doesn’t stop there.
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Leadership that prioritizes making progress
Our CEO, Michael Stephens, is on the board of the Southern Shrimp Alliance where local and fishermen-level efforts are made to improve fisheries management in a dynamic way. Michael engages regularly across the bi-partisan political space to make meaningful progress in fisheries management and sustainability. He has advised on policies and initiatives with a Presidential Task Force, the Department of Customs and Border Protection, the FDA, the ITC, as well as the Department of Commerce.
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We buy from those who also care
The Bama team spends time on the ground and on the water ensuring that we are buying from the most reputable and forward-thinking fishermen and aquaculture producers in the world. We know our fishermen and support their fisheries to ensure that all of our future generations will be able to enjoy this amazing resource of seafood.