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Development of a globally recognized framework to evaluate tropical small scale fisheries against environmental sustainability standards
by Monterey Bay Aquarium on behalf of all partners (Non-governmental organization (NGO))
Monterey Bay Aquariums Seafood Watch program is partnering with Rare, Asian Seafood Improvement Collaborative (ASIC) and Salty Girl Seafood to develop a framework for recognition of small-scale fisheries that have met Seafood Watch environmental standards. This collaboration aims to build capacity in small-scale fisheries and bring economic benefits to fisherman, build local capacity and capabilities, and the marketability of fishery products that have met sustainability standards. Pilot of framework will be in 3-4 fisheries in the Philippines and Indonesia.
Progress reports
14.4
By 2020, effectively regulate harvesting and end overfishing, illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and destructive fishing practices and implement science-based management plans, in order to restore fish stocks in the shortest time feasible, at least to levels that can produce maximum sustainable yield as determined by their biological characteristics
Type of commitment
  • Eco-labelling, traceability, certification programmes
14.7
By 2030, increase the economic benefits to Small Island developing States and least developed countries from the sustainable use of marine resources, including through sustainable management of fisheries, aquaculture and tourism
Type of commitment
  • Economic benefits from sustainable fisheries
14.b
Provide access for small-scale artisanal fishers to marine resources and markets
Type of commitment
  • Access and capacity building for eco-labelling and traceability systems
December 2017
Development of a globally recognized Seafood Watch framework to evaluate tropical small scale fisheries against sustainability criteria, vetted by major international buyers.
December 2017
Develop a framework for selecting promising fisheries to bring products to the US market by determining the feasibility of returning benefits to fisherman, the local capacity and capabilities, logistics, and the marketability of the story and product.
December 2020
Pilot of framework in 3-4 fisheries in the Philippines and Indonesia that result in a good alternative rating from Seafood Watch
December 2020
Creation of a community of domestic and international buyers who utilize the Seafood Watch ratings to gauge environmental performance and wish to support the development of sustainable supply chains by adopting seafood products of tropical small scale fisheries into their seafood offerings.
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Each partner contributes resources (financing)
Staff / Technical expertise
Each partner contributes resources (staff/technical expertise)
In-kind contribution
Will pursue funds from external donors
Basic information
Time-frame: May 2017 - December 2020
Partners
Asian Seafood Improvement Collaborative (Partnership), Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch (NGO), Rare (NGO), Salty Girl Seafood (Private sector)
Ocean Basins
  • Indian Ocean
  • South Pacific
Beneficiary countries
Other beneficaries
Contact information
Wendy Norden, Seafood Watch Science Director, wnorden@mbayaq.org,
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