Dive Deeper

This publication raises awareness about human rights and responsibilities of businesses in the seafood sector to address working conditions for ship workers, modern-day-slavery in the fishing industry, human health, etc. Companies can use this report as a first step to better understand the human rights impacts for the maritime sector.Press enter to go to this resource, Introduction & Commentary on the 2011 UN Guiding Principles on Business & Human Rights in the Maritime Environment

With dramatically increased scrutiny on the Thai fishing industry in recent years, the Thai government and private sector have launched wide-ranging initiatives in an attempt to reform historically unregulated practices and prevent the exploitation of the industry’s workforce.Press enter to go to this resource, Assessing Government and Business Responses to the Thai Seafood Crisis

This report presents the findings of Seafish's study to assess the ethical issues impacting on seafood species landed into and imported to the UK. The aim is to provide a comprehensive description of ethical concerns pervading seafood production and processing activities in a wide range of countries or regions that supply the UK seafood market.Press enter to go to this resource, An Assessment of Ethical Issues Impacting on the UK seafood supply chain: Literature Review

This report documents lessons learned and next steps from USAID Oceans & Fisheries Partnership’s experience developing and testing seafood traceability systems; implementing sustainable fisheries management plans; empowering women and promoting gender equity; and bringing together government and industry to ensure seafood traceability in General Santos, Philippines.Press enter to go to this resource, Learning Site Experiences and Lessons Learned: General Santos, Philippines

This paper outlines the state of knowledge in IUU fishing, ways in which it contributes to overfishing, how it exacerbates impacts of climate change, and aspects of how it operates in coastal areas and areas beyond national jurisdiction. Successful country strategies are highlighted that could help transition the IUU fishing fleet to one of compliance.Press enter to go to this resource, Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing and Associated Drivers

USAID Oceans has partnered with members of the public and private sectors across Southeast Asia to pilot a range of traceability technologies. This guide presents impact studies from each node of the seafood supply chain, exploring the various applications of eCDT technologies, benefits realized, and recommendations for further enhancements.Press enter to go to this resource, Business Benefits of Electronic Catch Documentation and Traceability Technologies

This white paper examines how cooperation between countries to share fisheries data can be achieved and outlines a data-policy framework tailored for the Port State Measures Agreement (PSMA).Press enter to go to this resource, Ending Illegal Fishing: Data Policy and the Port State Measures Agreement

Over 25 governments have ratified the Port State Measures Agreement to target illegal fishing. This brief gives an overview of the PSMA, its role in curbing IUU fishing, the benefits of signing on, and the process for implementation.Press enter to go to this resource, PSMA: From Intention to Implementation

A brief highlighting programs and resources to help fishing nations better manage their fisheries and uphold any future World Trade Organization obligations on fisheries subsidies.Press enter to go to this resource, The Link Between Effective Fisheries Management and Ending Harmful Subsidies