Sustainable seafood, along with shifts in food demand, can aid the development of a climate resilient food production system. Currently, the global food system is a significant driver of climate change, responsible for approximately 30% of total greenhouse gas emissions. It contributes to biodiversity loss, land-use change, habitat impacts, freshwater depletion, and ecosystem pollution, particularly through nitrogen and phosphorus run-off from fertilizer and manure application (Clark et al., 2020; Springmann et al., 2018). Given these challenges, it is crucial to ensure that the growth and development of the aquaculture industry in Latin America, which exhibits the second-fastest production growth rate globally after Africa, is developed sustainably to assure its production does not exceed the ecological carrying capacity of its environment. The Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch® program aligns with such global needs, by being a prominent leader in the global sustainable seafood movement, aiming to assist consumers and businesses in sourcing sustainable seafood choices that promote the protection and restoration of the ocean. For the past 25 years, the program has been actively engaged in building capacity to better understand the key ecological challenges surrounding the sustainability of farmed species. Seafood Watch assessments covering nine species produced in seven Latin American countries, accounting for approximately 3 million metric tons of production, have identified both challenges and opportunities for the improvement of farmed seafood commodities. Addressing these challenges and seizing on opportunities can position the Latin American aquaculture industry on a sustainable path.