Responsible fishing consists of extracting marine resources in a way that generates the least possible impact to the ocean and its species. Responsible fishing implies:

• Using fishing techniques that reduce the capture of undesired species and immature fish (those that have not yet reached size at first maturity).
• Capturing species that are not endangered of extinction.
• Respecting the size at first maturity for each species.
• Respecting closed seasons or fishing restrictions in protected areas.
• Adequately managing the fish product.
• Adopting a fish product traceability program.

The right to fish implies the responsibility to do so in a responsible manner, with the goal of ensuring the conservation and effective management of living aquatic resources. 

Responsible consumption is the practice of consuming fish products in a way that generates the least possible negative impact on the ocean and on human society, favoring options that promote responsible fishing and sales. 

Fishery refers to the collection of activities related to fishing or the capture of marine resources. There are various activities related to fishing—from the boats and equipment used during capture, storage and handling, to piers and containers, land storage, product processing and packaging—before finally reaching the end consumer. 

The FAO is the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Its principal objective is to improve nutrition, increase agricultural productivity, increase the quality of life for rural populations, and contribute to global economic growth.

Among the FAO departments, the Fisheries and Aquaculture Department developed the Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries. The Code, a voluntary framework, establishes principles and guidelines for effective conservation, management and development of living aquatic resources. 

In Colombia:

AUNAP (the National Agriculture and Fishing Authority), currently oversees all processes related to the planning, research, management, promotion, regulation, registration, information, inspection, monitoring and control of all fishing and agricultural activities. It applies sanctions when necessary, within a policy for the sustainable promotion and development of marine resources.

In Panama:

ARAP (the Authority of the Aquatic Resources of Panama), created through Law 44 on November 23rd, 2006, is the entity responsible for compliance with and the application of all laws and regulations related to aquatic resources and national fishing and agriculture policies, in coordination with the Ministry of Environment, which is currently responsible for ensuring the protection of hydro-biological resources and their management according to Law 8 of March 25, 2005.

In Costa Rica:

Incopesca, the Costa Rican Institute of Fishing and Agriculture, manages, regulates and promotes the development of the fishery sector, mariculture and aquaculture within the country's continental waters. The Institute was created via Law 7384, published on March 29th, 1994.