- Implementing science-based fisheries management
- Reducing bycatch and discards
- Promoting sustainable aquaculture practices
- Supporting traceability and transparency in seafood supply chains
- Advocating for marine protected areas and habitat restoration
Implementing science-based fisheries management
Science-based fisheries management involves using data and research to set catch limits, monitor fish populations, and implement measures to prevent overfishing. This approach helps ensure that fish stocks are sustainably managed and allows for the recovery of depleted populations.
Reducing bycatch and discards
Bycatch and discards are unintended catch and waste in fishing operations. To support ocean conservation and seafood sustainability, efforts are being made to minimize bycatch through the use of selective fishing gear, improved fishing practices, and the implementation of regulations to reduce waste.
Promoting sustainable aquaculture practices
Sustainable aquaculture practices involve minimizing environmental impacts, reducing the use of wild fish for feed, and ensuring the health and welfare of farmed fish. By promoting sustainable aquaculture, pressure on wild fish stocks can be reduced, and the demand for seafood can be met in an environmentally responsible manner.
Supporting traceability and transparency in seafood supply chains
Traceability and transparency in seafood supply chains help prevent illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, as well as seafood fraud. By supporting traceability, consumers can make informed choices about the seafood they purchase, and businesses can ensure the sustainability and legality of their products.
Advocating for marine protected areas and habitat restoration
Marine protected areas (MPAs) and habitat restoration efforts play a crucial role in ocean conservation and seafood sustainability. By protecting important habitats and allowing fish populations to recover, MPAs contribute to the overall health of marine ecosystems and support sustainable fisheries.