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The Fisheries Improvement Toolbox is designed to encourage and support the implementation of targeted improvements in one-by-one fisheries and their receiving supply chains by a holistic understanding of sustainability, offering a framework for social, economic, environmental, and operational improvements.Press enter to go to this resource, Fisheries Improvement Toolbox

This platform is designed to take a user through the journey of supplying tuna; learning about where it comes from; different techniques used when fishing; and the ocean heroes that supply fish from the one-by-one small scale fisheries.Press enter to go to this resource, Sourcing Transparency Platform

This report assesses the strengths and weaknesses of existing multilateral catch documentation schemes (CDS) systems in RFMO, and proposes a way forward for a globally harmonised system.Press enter to go to this resource, Seafood traceability: Aligning RFMO catch documentation schemes to combat IUU fishing

FULL TITLE: Combatting illegal fishing through transparency initiatives: Lessons learned from comparative analysis of transparency initiatives in seafood, apparel, extractive, and timber supply chains Through a comparative review of transparency initiatives adopted in apparel, extractives, and timber supply chains, this study draws out lessons to inform efforts to expand transparency in seafood supply chains in…Press enter to go to this resource, Combatting illegal fishing through transparency initiatives : Lessons learned from comparative analysis of transparency

Community-based natural resource management (CBNRM) is an important foundation for moving toward the larger goals of equity, gender equality, and the sustainable governance of resources. This guidance document offers a framework that removes uncertainty around the meaning of inclusion and presents a set of mixed methods and tools to assess inclusion (and exclusion).Press enter to go to this resource, Assessing inclusion in community-based natural resource management: A framework and methodology

In the report, Oceana highlights four examples of seafood entering the U.S. that are not covered by SIMP and are potentially sourced from the illegal seafood trade, which threatens fishing communities and jeopardizes ocean health.Press enter to go to this resource, Fishing for Trouble: Loopholes Put Illegally Caught Seafood on Americans’ Plates

This infographic illustrates step by step approach to improving traceability programs of businesses on seafood supply chains—from fishing companies to retailers.Press enter to go to this resource, Traceability Next Steps for Businesses

This guidance helps FIP practitioners and stakeholders work successfully with the issue of seafood traceability to achieve improved FIP outcomes and to encourage transparent and responsible practices across the fishing industry.Press enter to go to this resource, Guidance and Tools for Traceability in Fishery Improvement Projects

Leading NGOs focused on global tuna stock sustainability agree that at-sea transshipment activity requires improved management, monitoring, compliance, and transparency. This report discusses recommended practices that will substantially benefit tuna stocks, ecosystems, crew, and tuna supply chains.Press enter to go to this resource, Aligned Guidance for At-Sea Transshipment