Dive Deeper

IUU fishing is widespread, and illicit trade in marine fish catch is also likely common worldwide. This paper estimates loss in economic impact due to the diversion of fish from legitimate trade channels and advocates for bold policies and actions to curb this illicit trade.Press enter to go to this resource, Illicit trade in marine fish catch and its effects on ecosystems and people worldwide

This brief provides an overview of satellite-based vessel monitoring systems (VMS) and their role in fisheries management. Their ability to track location and monitor activities of vessels globally have made them critical tools in the fight against illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing.Press enter to go to this resource, Tracking Fishing Vessels Around the Globe

This document shares USAID Oceans’ lessons learned in using eCDT to promote sustainable fisheries in Southeast Asia. It illustrates the use of eCDT data to improve fisheries management and conserve marine biodiversity, and demonstrates the implementation of eCDT systems via an ecosystem approach to fisheries management (EAFM).Press enter to go to this resource, Using eCDT Systems within the EAFM Framework to Promote Sustainable Fisheries and Conserve Marine Biodiversity

This technical guidance document is a practical guide for developing and implementing electronic catch documentation and traceability systems that can be aligned to the different capacities, circumstances, and needs of ASEAN member states (AMS). This guidance aims to facilitate the AMS’ transition from paper-based catch documentation schemes to transparent and financially sustainable eCDT systems.Press enter to go to this resource, Technical Guidance on the Design and Implementation of Electronic Catch Documentation and Traceability Systems

This training guide was developed to build the capacity of practitioners, experts, and students working in fisheries and aquaculture in gender theory and practice through interactive presentations and case studies.Press enter to go to this resource, Gender Research in Fisheries and Aquaculture

An overview of key findings from a Gender Analysis in Philippine fisheries, focusing on the port of General Santos City. From the results of the study, strategic areas of intervention to empower and build the capacity of women along the fisheries value chains can be identified. This overview provides a summary of key recommendations.Press enter to go to this resource, Philippines Gender Analysis Summary

This report, developed by USAID Oceans’ subcontractor, The National Network on Women in Fisheries in the Philippines, Inc. (WINFISH), presents a gender analysis of fisheries in USAID Oceans’ General Santos City, Philippines learning site and provides recommendations for integrating gender aspects into fisheries interventions and activities.Press enter to go to this resource, Gender Analysis of the Fisheries Sector

Calls for increased seafood traceability have been stunted by a poor understanding of the social dynamics of the flow of fish and information in global supply chains. This article uses a social practices intervention framework to understand the effect of traceability interventions on fishers operating in tuna landing sites in Indonesia.Press enter to go to this resource, Fisher and Trader Responses to Traceability Interventions in Indonesia

SALT has distilled lessons from existing traceability pilots to provide potential solutions to overcoming the challenges a company might face when adopting eCDT. This is the 2nd in the "Overcoming Barriers" series and speaks to the direct business benefits of eCDT, such as regulation compliance, food safety assurance, strengthened brand reputation, and increased operational efficiency.Press enter to go to this resource, Overcoming Barriers: Economic Benefits of Electronic Traceability