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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, […]
The quiet success story of global tuna fisheries. How science-based fisheries management is helping tuna stocks recover. By Dr. Victor Restrepo, Vice President, Science and Chair of the Scientific Advisory Committee, International Seafood Sustainability […]
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 […]
ISSF welcomes new members to its board of directors and scientific advisory committee. Expanded scientific, economic, and industry expertise strengthens ISSF’s global efforts to advance sustainable tuna fisheries. The International Seafood Sustainability Foundation […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Securing the future of Eastern Pacific tuna: ISSF’s 2025 priorities for the IATTC. By Holly Koehler The Eastern Pacific Ocean (EPO) is home to some of the world’s most productive tuna fisheries, supplying […]
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 […]
Countries representing more than 15% of global tuna catch join Tuna Transparency Pledge. New signatories include the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Papua New Guinea, Palau, and Panama. The Republic […]
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 […]
ISSF publishes 2024 Annual Report highlighting scientific achievements in sustainable tuna fishing – Science Leads the Way. The International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) has released its 2024 annual report, Science Leads […]
Maintaining momentum for sustainable tuna fisheries: The need for science-based conservation and effective monitoring in the Indian Ocean. By Holly Koehler and Dr. Hilario Murua The April 2025 Indian Ocean Tuna […]
87 percent of total global tuna catch comes from stocks at healthy abundance levels. Catch from overfished stocks decreased by eight percentage points versus November 2024 Report. Of the total […]
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