Human Rights at Sea, Social Responsibility and Working Towards a Fair and Sustainable Seafood Industry: An Interview with Zacari Edwards, International Pole & Line Foundation

Human Rights at Sea interviewed Social Responsibility Director Zacari Edwards, who discusses the vital work of the IPNLF, the biggest threats facing the industry, and what consumers can do to drive change. 

IPNLF Release Position Statement Ahead of ICCAT Annual Session

It is vital that progress is made on the sustainable management of Atlantic Ocean tuna stocks and ecosystems at ICCAT this year through decisive, precautionary action in line with scientific advice. 

IPNLF and the Maldives Ministry of Economic Development signed an MoU to Drive Social Improvements in their Fisheries

An important Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the International Pole and Line Foundation (IPNLF) Maldives and Ministry of Economic Development (MoED) to collaboratively enhance the protection of migrant workers, through worker voice and empowerment.

Achieving the World’s First “Plastic Neutral” Fishery in the Azores

The Azores pole-and-line fishery has become the worlds first ‘plastic neutral’ fishery! As part of an annual ghost gear removal competition project in 2021, the fleet have removed more plastic fishing gear from the ocean, by weight, than it lost on an annual basis.

IPNLF Launches It’s Sourcing Transparency Platform to Drive Greater Transparency In Tuna Supply Chains

The STP is a free online platform, exclusive to IPNLF member companies, that has been designed to drive real change in the seafood industry by promoting transparency throughout tuna supply chains. The overall aim of this interactive portal is to collaboratively improve the transparency of one-by-one tuna supply chains through the public disclosure of  the sourcing information of these member companies.