New Study: Organizing Artisanal Fishers and Processors from Coastal States Improves Fishery Management on the High Seas

A new study by Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP), published in Ocean and Coastal Management, finds that the organizing of artisanal fishers and processors from coastal states can enable their participation in Regional Fisheries Management Organizations (RFMOs), and by doing so leads RFMOs to more sustainable, science-based, and equitable fisheries management.

Historical Achievement Will Enable 930 Mahi-Mahi and Squid Artisanal Vessels to Operate Legally In Peruvian Waters

In response to fishery stakeholders, the Peruvian Government issued a historic decree to enable fisher registration by cooperatives in the mahi-mahi and jumbo flying squid fisheries, two of the most globally significant artisanal fisheries in the world. This removes the barriers for more than 900 mahi-mahi and squid artisanal vessels in major fisher organizations to be able to operate legally in Peruvian waters. 

Publix Donates to Sustainable Fisheries Partnership to Continue Helping Protect Ocean Wildlife

June 15, 2023 Publix

On World Oceans Day, Publix is proud to announce its continued efforts to support seafood sustainability and protect ocean wildlife. This year’s donations bring the company’s total contributions to more than $600,000 during their 13-year collaboration with Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP).

Aquaculture Stewardship Council and Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Join Forces to Enhance Responsible Aquaculture Production

At Seafood Expo Global, the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) and Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on April 25 formalizing their common goal of increasing the sustainability of aquaculture production and practices around the globe. 

World’s Largest Tuna Company Leads Call for Restoration of Endangered Species

April 10, 2023 Thai Union Group

Thai Union’s action is based on research by Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP) on the risks to sharks, seabirds, turtles and other marine wildlife in the fisheries that supply the company and an analysis by Key Traceability of Thai Union’s tuna fishery improvement projects and in the highest risk fisheries that were identified in the audit.