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Updated ISSF report assesses tuna stock sustainability against MSC criteria. 12 of 23 global tuna stocks meet MSC Principle 1 Benchmark; 7 of 23 stocks have harvest control rules for sustainable […]
ISSF urges the WCPFC to increase sustainability and improve fisheries management in newest statement. At annual WCPFC meeting, Pacific fisheries managers must boost monitoring and stock sustainability. The tuna fisheries in the western […]
Global tuna stocks’ sustainability evaluated against MSC criteria. ISSF Report: 12 Tuna Stocks Not Meeting Criteria for Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) Fisheries Standard. Updated Report Determines 11 Tuna Stocks Achieve […]
Thai Union and Chicken of the Sea Frozen Foods announce alliance with plant-based seafood company, the ISH™ Food Company. As part of its continued commitment to sustainability, Thai Union and […]
Thai Union in tuna sustainability pledge. Thai Union Group has reaffirmed its ambitious goal to achieve 100 percent sustainably sourced tuna in its branded products as part of a broader […]
Seafood sector veteran Kevin Bixler to chair ISSF board. International Seafood Sustainability Foundation appoints Thai Union Group’s Global Director of Group Fish Procurement to chair; William Gibbons-Fly, former U.S. Department […]
16 tuna stocks not meeting criteria for Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) Sustainability Standard. Now including bluefin tuna stocks, report reveals that seven stocks achieve passing score on MSC Principle 1, […]
SAPMER Recertified for Sustainable Seafood Production. Friend of the Sea, announced today that it has renewed its certification of the SAPMER purse seine fishery in Indian Ocean. The company can […]
Report shows good fishing sustainability conformance. The International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) has released its ISSF Annual Conservation Measures & Commitments Compliance Report, which shows a 98.5 percent conformance rate by […]
2019 Seafood Champion Awards finalists announced. Seafood Expo North America, SeaWeb and Diversified Communications have announced the 2019 Seafood Champion Awards finalists. The 17 finalists exemplify the incredible work being done […]
The silver lining in the deep blue: How sustainable tuna is making a global comeback. For decades, the narrative surrounding our oceans has been one of depletion and concern. However, […]
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 […]
ISSF board repeals conservation measure on Indian Ocean yellowfin tuna. The Board of Directors of the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) voted to repeal ISSF Conservation Measure 1.3 – IOTC […]
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 […]
Securing the Pacific’s tuna future: ISSF priorities for WCPFC action on FADs and transshipment. by Holly Koehler and Kerrie Robertson When the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) meets this December, […]
Enhancing supply chain transparency in tuna, SFP, ISSF, and GFW join forces. Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP), Global Fishing Watch (GFW), and International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) are collaborating to improve […]
Mixed outcomes at IATTC 2025: Progress for tropical tunas, misses on harvest strategies. By Holly Koehler and Dr. Gala Moreno When the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC) convened its 2025 Annual Meeting, the […]
ISSF releases 2025 snapshot of large-scale tropical tuna purse seine fishing fleets. Report Shows 3.8% Growth in Vessel Numbers with Minimal Capacity Increase; 74% of Vessels Listed on ISSF ProActive Vessel […]
ISSF Expands Tuna Vessel Best Practices Tracked in VOSI Transparency Tool Redesigned Platform Now Verifies More Bycatch Mitigation Measures, Including for Sharks and Sea Turtles The International Seafood Sustainability Foundation […]
ISSF welcomes Vietnam’s KTCFOOD as a new participating company. Vietnam-based KTCFOOD has joined the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) as its newest participating company. By aligning with ISSF—recognised as a leading force in the long-term conservation […]
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