Washington, D.C. (September 16th, 2025) — American Humane Society, the United States’ first national humane organization and the world’s largest certifier of animal welfare helping to ensure the humane treatment of more than a billion animals across the globe each year, announced today that Quality Marine has earned the distinction of American Humane Certified™ for its high standards of care and treatment of animals.
The Pet Provider certification was awarded after a careful assessment of the safety, welfare, wellbeing and overall condition of all aquatic life at Quality Marine.
“Quality Marine is to be commended for taking an important step to help ensure animals in their care are treated humanely and ethically,” said Dr. Robin Ganzert, President and CEO of American Humane Society. “We applaud Quality Marine for being the first company of its kind to achieve American Humane Certified™ status and for being a progressive industry leader committed to our audit.”
Rigorous Certification Standards:
The American Humane Certified™ Pet Provider program enforces rigorous, science-based, and comprehensive criteria for animal welfare, reviewed by an independent Scientific Advisory Committee comprised of world-renowned leaders in the fields of animal science, animal behavior, and animal ethics.
“We are honored to be certified by American Humane Society. Quality Marine sets a very high bar when it comes to fish care,” said Chris Buerner, President and Owner of Quality Marine. Having such an authoritative voice for animal protection and welfare recognize our actions and efforts is tremendously important and gratifying.”
About Quality Marine:
Established in 1981, Quality Marine is one of the world’s longest established marine ornamental livestock distributors. As an industry leader, we are committed to supporting aquaculture initiatives, responsible wild harvest, and promoting sustainable fisheries for coastal communities in developing tropical regions. With exclusive suppliers worldwide and the industry’s most extensive network of Short Supply Chains, Quality Marine sets the standard for responsible, ethical sourcing and fish care excellence.
At QM Labs in Los Angeles, CA. our valued retail partners can choose from an ever-growing variety of more than 25 species of locally, aquacultured fish. QM Labs offers many of the industry’s best sellers like Clownfish and continues to break new ground with species previously unattainable like Purple Tangs. Our commitment to sustainability and innovation has us leading the way, innovating new techniques in the field of aquaculture.
About American Humane Society:
American Humane Society is the United States’ first national humane organization and the world’s largest certifier of animal welfare, helping to verify the humane treatment of more than one billion animals across the globe each year. Founded in 1877, American Humane Society has been at the forefront of virtually every major advancement in the humane movement to rescue, care for and protect animals.
