Protecting Oceans
While Supporting Your Health
At Cleanmarine, we believe your wellbeing shouldn’t come at the expense of the planet. That’s why sustainable krill fishing practices and environmental standards for fishing are central to how we source, produce, and deliver our omega-3 krill oil. Strictly regulated by the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR).
You can learn more about CACAMLR standards for sustainable krill fisheries at
https://www.ccamlr.org/en/fisheries/krill-fisheries-and-sustainability.
Our krill fishing is limited to Area 48 shown in
green below and is tightly regulated by CCAMLR which enforces stringent catch limits and location controls to protect the ecosystem. Source https://fishdocs.ccamlr.org/SAreport_48_KRI_2023.pdf
Krill stocks in Area 48 have increased in the past 25 years from 56 million tonnes in 2000 to 63 million tonnes in 2025. Populations of key krill predators such as humpback whales and fin whales continue to increase in Area 48, according to peer-reviewed scientific studies and CCAMLR reporting. This recovery is supported by the availability of krill and effective ecosystem management.
Fishing activity is restricted to specific zones
and times, away from breeding and feeding
areas of marine predators, further minimizing
ecological disruption.
Protecting The Antarctic Ecosystem
Krill are the cornerstone of the Southern Ocean ecosystem, feeding whales, seals,
penguins, and other species. To protect this vital balance, we only work with suppliers
who operate responsibly and transparently:
- Eco-Harvesting™ technology – designed to eliminate bycatch and preserve krill integrity.
- Fishing well below the threshold – less than 1% of the estimated krill biomass is harvested annually, as per CCAMLR limits. The current harvest level is approximately 0.8% of the estimated krill biomass in Area 48.
- 25 years of stability – the Antarctic krill biomass has remained stable for more than two decades, supported by peer-reviewed scientific studies and industry monitoring
- Partnership with Aker BioMarine
- Aker Biomarine is part of the global ambition to establish Marine Protected Areas that together make up 30% of our oceans. This is a sub target of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) number 14 Aker we have committed to be part of solving. You can learn more here: https://www.akerbiomarine.com/blog/marine-protected-areas
- Aker Biomarine supplier was the first krill harvesting company to receive CarbonNeutral® certification.
Certified Sustainable from Ocean to Shelf
Our krill oil is sourced from the clean waters of Antarctica (Area 48) via a fishery that holds:
- MSC Certification (Marine Stewardship Council) the highest global standard for sustainability in wild fisheries.
- Annual independent audits of both Cleanmarine and Aker Biomarine: ensuring the fishery continuously meet strict environmental and ethical standards.
- 100% traceability: every batch of Cleanmarine krill oil-based products*can be traced from ocean harvest to shelf. To find out where your Cleanmarine product comes from, enter your lot number in the “catch locator” at https://www.cleanmarine.ie/catch-locator.
- Sustainable Fisheries Partnership: Our fishery has earned an A-rating for consistent, responsible practices.
- Real-time monitoring &satellite tracking: every vessel is tracked to ensure safe, responsible harvesting.
- MSC Certification (Marine Stewardship Council) the highest global standard for sustainability in wild fisheries.
- Annual independent audits of both Cleanmarine and Aker Biomarine: ensuring the fishery continuously meet strict environmental and ethical standards.
- 100% traceability: every batch of Cleanmarine krill oil-based products*can be traced from ocean harvest to shelf. To find out where your Cleanmarine product comes from, enter your lot number in the “catch locator” at https://www.cleanmarine.ie/catch-locator.
- Sustainable Fisheries Partnership: Our fishery has earned an A-rating for consistent, responsible practices.
Why It Matters
By choosing Cleanmarine, you’re choosing:
✅ A product from one of the world’s most regulated and transparent fisheries
✅ A proven commitment to marine life protection and long-term sustainability
✅ A traceable supplement that respects both your health and the planet’s