THE OCEAN UNION

THE OCEAN UNION

Pioneering Sustainability in Premium Seafood to Empower Communities, Protect Oceans, and Build a Stronger Future.

WE ARE
THE OCEAN UNION

THE OCEAN UNION

Pioneering sustainability in premium seafood products to create healthy oceans, empowered communities and stronger tomorrows.

OUR VISION

Sustainable Innovation for a Better Tomorrow

At Ocean Union, we believe that sustainable innovation is the key to revolutionizing the seafood industry. From ocean to table, we are driven by the idea that true change comes from working directly with local fishermen to protect marine environments while delivering premium seafood products to global markets.

Through our holistic approach, we don’t just create healthier oceans—we create stronger communities and better livelihoods. This is the foundation for lasting, systemic change, ensuring that future generations can thrive in both their natural and economic environments.

At Ocean Union, we believe that sustainable innovation is the key to revolutionizing the seafood industry. From ocean to table, we are driven by the idea that true change comes from working directly with local fishermen to protect marine environments while delivering premium seafood products to global markets.

Through our holistic approach, we don’t just create healthier oceans—we create stronger communities and better livelihoods. This is the foundation for lasting, systemic change, ensuring that future generations can thrive in both their natural and economic environments.

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Transforming Coastal Communities and Safeguarding Marine Ecosystems

Coastal communities face mounting challenges, from overfishing to the impacts of climate change. These issues ripple across the global seafood supply chain, affecting everyone from local fishermen to international consumers. At Ocean Union, we believe that sustainable solutions are essential to overcoming these challenges.

Our commitment goes beyond the seafood we deliver—we work closely with local communities through education and economic empowerment initiatives. By improving governance and promoting sustainable practices, we ensure a secure future for our oceans and the people who depend on them.

Commitment to Resource Management

Fishery Improvement Projects (FIPs) and Sustainability Partnerships

All of our processing facilities proudly participate in Indonesian Fishery Improvement Projects (FIPs) and the International Pole and Line Foundation (IPNLF). By partnering with these initiatives, Ocean Union actively works to rehabilitate and protect fisheries, ensuring the long-term health of marine ecosystems.

Our use of ‘one-by-one’ fishing—the most sustainable and traditional method—reduces environmental impact while supporting local economies. By prioritizing responsible resource management, we lead the way in creating a sustainable seafood supply chain that benefits everyone involved, from the fishermen at the source to the consumers on the global stage.

our people

Meet the seafood experts

Meet the seafood experts

Our team is an unrivalled combination of sustainability experts and highly skilled, artisan fishermen. They’re the backbone of everything we do and we’re grateful to have them. Hear their stories, see their faces and find out more about who they are.

our process

SUSTAINABILITY AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AT THE CORE

At Ocean Union, we operate on two essential pillars: environmental stewardship and social responsibility. Guided by our core values of delivering exceptional, high-quality seafood, we combine artisanal fishing methods with rigorous quality control to ensure every catch is of the highest caliber in terms of freshness, diversity, and sustainability.

Our commitment doesn’t stop at sourcing premium seafood. We actively invest in programs and initiatives that enhance the social, economic, and environmental well-being of the local communities we work with. By fostering these relationships and providing continual support, we help build a more sustainable and equitable future for coastal regions.

our process

We operate on two fronts, seafood and sustainability.

First, our fisheries. From Sri Lanka to Sumatra we operate (need a number) artisanal fisheries including pole-and-line and handline fishing. By combining the experience and skill of our fishermen with state-of-the-art cleaning, freezing and storing technology, our process ensures the highest quality of sustainable seafood. We believe that the ocean’s future lies at the nexus of innovative technologies and artisanal fishing.

Second, our sustainability measures. We help local coastal communities transform their livelihoods to become more financially secure, informed and wholly sustainable. We have a thorough process of research and information gathering, education, funding and community organizing to help create a mutually beneficial relationship between the local community and the environment.

Find out more about how we operate our fisheries, work with the local communities and implement holistic sustainability measures by clicking the button below.

We work closely with select Indonesian fishing communities to provide training on sustainable fishing practices, marine conservation, and waste management. By equipping these communities with knowledge and resources, The Ocean Union is helping to create a more sustainable fishing industry and protect Indonesia’s rich marine ecosystem.

The communities we work with are using selective fishing gear, avoiding overfishing, and participating in initiatives to reduce plastic waste and ocean pollution. By adopting sustainable practices, these communities are not only preserving their way of life but also ensuring a healthier ocean for generations to come.

our products

Explore the sea’s bounty.

At The Ocean Union, we believe the best seafood requires work, and we’re happy to do it. Finding, sourcing, catching, icing, freezing, storing and finally, eating – it’s a long process but one we’ve mastered to bring the ocean’s best to your table.

Our products represent top-of-the-line seafood, unmatched in quality, sustainability or taste by any other option on the market. From our Yellowfin Tuna, Mahi-Mahi and wild caught brown clams to our pasteurized Blue Swimming Crab and hand-caught octopus, we are a trusted supplier to high-end restaurants and supermarkets alike.

Whether it’s crab salad at home or your favourite poke bowl place for lunch, an Ocean Union label ensures you’re about to taste the sea’s finest. To learn more about product details and specifications, click the button below.

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OUR PARTNERS & SUBSIDARIES

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John D. Paterson

Founder & CEO

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The Ocean Union

John D. Paterson

Founder & CEO

John D. Paterson

Founder & CEO