Featured Report
Workshop on Different Approaches to Limit the Number of FADs in the Oceans
The use of fish aggregating devices (FADs) has several known impacts on target tuna stocks, non-target species, and the broader ecosystem. Limiting the number of FADs in each Ocean region, together with other measures such as biodegradable FADs, can be a tool to address several of these impacts.
ISSF convened a workshop with a small group of experts to consider different principles of economic theory that could be used to make FAD limits more effective. A workshop report highlights recommendations on actions that can be taken to incentivize fewer FAD deployments and higher rates of FAD recovery.
Featured Content
Jelly-FAD trial in the Pacific: A step towards sustainable fisheries
The Pacific Community (SPC), with the support of ISSF and partner fishing companies, recently deployed the first batch of biodegradable FADs, or “jelly-FADs” in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean.
Peer-Reviewed Articles
Developing a science-based framework for the management of drifting Fish Aggregating Devices
Marine Policy
Biodegradable drifting fish aggregating devices: Current status and future prospects
Marine Policy
ISSF in the News
ISSF welcomes ‘renewed cooperation’ at tuna meeting, but warns of lack of progress
Undercurrent News
Demanding action to close the net on illegal fishing in the Pacific
FiskerForum
