World food production is a permanent challenge for humanity, particularly in reference to the capture and reproduction of marine species for human consumption such as fish, mollusks and algae, which they have diminished their wild population, affecting the production volumes for their commercialization. According to FAO for the year 2025, these organisms will have to be produced in controlled environments in the sea, bodies of water, lakes, lagoons, rivers and artificial ponds to satisfy the demand of the population nuclei and to lessen the effects of the food shortage. Chile and Mexico are committed to the need to promote food sustainability, the distribution and marketing of these products. Both countries have been concerned over the last two decades for the permanent growth of aquaculture companies, leading to the creation of direct and indirect jobs, small complementary service companies, but above all, the improvement of human development of the population through the consumption of proteins. The goal in this paper is to describe the current situation in Chile, Los Lagos zone and Mexico, West Zone, articulation characteristics of public organizations, aquatic companies, producer’s association and academic organizations, degree of internationalization of the products and finally to establish the specific policies for the development of this sector in both countries. This is the first of several articles that will determine how to improve the participation of all stakeholders in the sector and propose alternative solution to increase food production though aquaculture.