17 tuna stocks below MSC sustainability standard
A new report indicates that six tuna stocks achieve passing scores on MSC Principle 1, and most tuna RFMOs score well on MSC Principle 3. ISSF 2022-03: An Evaluation of…
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Minimal Progress on protecting Indian Ocean tuna
There has been cautious approval from the International Seafood sustainability Foundations (ISSF) following agreement at the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission’s annual meeting on steps needed to follow scientific advice. Describing…
ISSF sets out measures for yellowfin reduction
The International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) has announced a new ISSF conservation measure (CM) requiring its participating companies to reduce annual sourcing of Indian Ocean yellowfin tuna. ISSF Conservation Measure 1.3 IOTC Yellowfin Tuna Rebuilding becomes effective in the event…
All skipjack tuna and most albacore tuna stocks are healthy.. Image: NOAA
87% of tuna from healthy stocks, 10% need stronger management
Of the total commercial tuna catch worldwide, 87% came from stocks at healthy levels of abundance, according to the newest International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) Status of the Stocks report.…
Sapmer’s tuna purse seiner Manapany
Sapmer joins ISSF
La Réunion-based fishing company Sapmer is the latest seafood producer to join the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF), which advocates for sustainable tuna fishery management and encourages the adoption of…