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ISSF releases fourth edition of ‘Skippers’ Guidebook to Sustainable Purse Seine Fishing Practices’. Updated global resource supports responsible purse-seine tuna fishing through science-based guidance. The International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) has […]
Mismanagement of Antarctic krill fishery putting whales at risk, says WWF. WWF objects to MSC certification of Antarctic krill fishery and urges establishment of network of Marine Protected Area in Southern Ocean Concentrated fishing […]
Scotland’s Future Catching Policy: Selectivity Consultation 2026 sets out proposals to improve the sustainability, selectivity, and accountability of fishing operations in Scottish waters. The consultation builds on earlier engagement in […]
Global tuna catch largely from healthy, sustainable stocks. 97% of global tuna catch comes from stocks at healthy abundance levels; Nearly 100% not experiencing overfishing. Record sustainability milestone reflects continued progress […]
IPNLF awarded grant to strengthen fisher safety and wage protection in Indonesia. The International Pole & Line Foundation (IPNLF) is awarded a grant to improve the health and safety of […]
Wild Alaska pollock a season opens, powering Alaska’s coastal economy. From Unalaska to Kodiak, a season fuels jobs, wages and coastal livelihoods across the state. The “A” Season for wild […]
Festive Christmas dinner: Only ‘good fish’ on the table. GEOMAR, environmental organisations and consumer advice centres update their joint list of ‘good fish’ for conscious purchasing of sea fish. For […]
Following ocean currents to predict and prevent seabird deaths. A new study seeks to support conservation and management strategies by identifying zones of overlap between fishing and bird activity. Every […]
UK secures £840m in valuable fishing opportunities for 2026. Agreements between the UK, EU, Norway and other coastal states secure access to over 80 stocks for British fishing industry Deal brings total 2026 fishing opportunities to over […]
ISSF reviews WCPFC annual meeting outcomes in new article. Delivering on science while delaying on monitoring for Pacific tuna fisheries: ISSF’s response to the WCPFC annual meeting. By Holly Koehler, ISSF […]
Dramatic decline in numbers of juvenile salmon recorded during count. Annual salmon count shows record low numbers of fish for a second consecutive year. The annual counting and tagging of […]
ISSF reviews ICCAT annual meeting outcomes in new article. Mixed results at ICCAT 2025: Skipjack management procedure adoption marks progress, other key reforms slip to 2026 and beyond. By Dr. Victor […]
Shark conservation advances at international Atlantic tuna conference. Fishing nations agree to protect basking and white sharks, cut mako quotas, and improve compliance process. After a record number of proposals […]
ISSF strengthens conservation measures for seafood companies to elevate transparency and accountability in global tuna supply chains. Updates to measures on at-sea transshipment oversight, bycatch mitigation, and FAD management underscore […]
FCF Co. Ltd. affirms decade-long commitment to sustainable tuna sourcing, validated by maintained Friend of the Sea Certification. FCF Co., Ltd. (FCF), a global leader and one of the world’s […]
GFCM countries adopt new measures for the sustainability of aquatic foods and welcome Ukraine as a new member. Twenty-two countries and the European Union advanced their commitment to sustainable fisheries and […]
WWF calls for moratorium on krill fishing after negotiations fail to protect Antarctica’s superheroes. Leaders have failed to come to an agreement on critical fisheries management measures to protect krill, […]
Building on progress: ISSF priorities for ICCAT 2025. As the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) convenes its annual meeting from November 17-24, 2025, the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) is encouraged […]
NFFO Meets New Fisheries Minister at Critical Juncture for UK Fishing Written By Chris Ranford, NFFO Chair The NFFO Executive met with newly appointed Food Security Minister Angela Eagle at […]
Urgent call for fair funding, balanced management and sustainable trade rules. Europêche, the representative body of the EU fishing industry, held high-level meetings last Friday with Commissioner Kadis and Fisheries […]
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