International Seafood Sustainability Foundation

A conservation measure passed by the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) Board of Directors will require industry participants to adopt written policies that prohibit the practice of shark finning and refrain from transactions with fishing vessels that engage in the practice.   >>

Study finds that management measures are working to protect some of the most heavily fished stocks, like albacore and bigeye.   >>

The foundation of a well-managed fishery is to assess its status and compare it to target and limit reference points, thresholds for taking management action in order to maintain a stock's health.   >>

At-sea transshipments, if not properly monitored, can create a fertile environment for illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing activities.   >>

Grand Prize winner also hooks ISSF Special Tuna Prize   >>