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ISSF shares 2026 priorities for the IATTC ahead of annual meeting. Accelerating Progress Toward Stronger Fisheries Management for Eastern Pacific Ocean Tuna Fisheries. By Holly Koehler When the Inter-American Tropical Tuna […]
Seafood Task Force launches Tuna Vessel Risk-based Assurance and Remediation Programme. Nine leading Seafood Task Force (STF) members, representing c80% of the global tuna industry, fund US$1m + / 5-year […]
Highlighting IPNLF’s progress from around the world. While many in the Northern Hemisphere head off on summer holidays, IPNLF’s global team remains busy as ever. The International Pole and Line […]
IOTC advances several monitoring and bycatch priorities while tuna conservation challenges remain. by Dr. Hilario Murua and Kerrie Robertson As the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) annual meeting concludes, the International Seafood […]
Which tuna fillets do we want on our plates? EU–Indonesia Free Trade Agreement. Representatives of Europêche met last Thursday, May 7, with DG TRADE and DG MARE to reiterate their […]
Reflecting on a decade of measurable progress in global tuna fisheries. ISSF and global tuna industry collaboration delivers sustained improvements in stock health, transparency, and science-based management. Marking 10 years since […]
New initiative targeting forced labour on tuna vessels launches design phase. Following a year-long scoping process with stakeholders across the seafood sector, the Ethical Tuna Collaboration (ETC) has launched its design […]
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 […]
IPNLF strengthens global team with five new appointments. The International Pole & Line Foundation (IPNLF) is pleased to announce the appointment of five new team members, strengthening its commitment to unlocking […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
IPNLF strengthens global expertise with key appointments. The International Pole and Line Foundation (IPNLF) is expanding its team and deepening its expertise as it embarks on its latest five-year strategy. Six […]
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 […]
Only four of the largest 30 tuna fishing companies disclose catch data, exposing investors to supply chain risk. Planet Tracker has traced 2,153 fishing vessels to the world’s largest tuna […]
Marine Instruments launches the Blue Recovery Programme to promote circular economy in tuna Fishing. This international initiative is supported by various regional entities, NGOs, and leading associations and companies in […]
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 […]
Ecuador’s Tuna Triumph: How Sustainable Practices Are Redefining Global Fisheries In the turquoise waters of the Eastern Pacific, Ecuador’s tuna fleet is scripting a sustainability success story that balances ecological […]
World’s largest retailers, food companies join the Tuna Transparency Pledge. The Tuna Transparency Pledge, which was launched just under a year ago and includes company and government pledges to 100% on-the-water monitoring of […]
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