We create online tools that power progress on seafood sustainability. Managing FishChoice.com and FisheryProgress.org
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9 Oct 2024
Congratulations to the Argentina flathead - bottom trawl #fishery improvement project, which moved from prospective to active status! This means the FIP is currently reporting its social and #environmental progress on FisheryProgress. Check out more here: fisheryprogress.org/fip-prof…
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7 Oct 2024
Great news coming from the Mexico Sinaloa artisanal blue shrimp FIP! The fishery has formally entered the @MSCecolabel certification process. This project was driven by the organization COSOREMA and seafood exporter @delpacificoSFMX. 📸: Del Pacifico Seafoods
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7 Oct 2024
This FIP's progress journey is a prime example of how active buyer engagement is paramount for fishery improvement projects to meet their goals. Great work, and felicidades! 🎉🦐 📸: Del Pacifico Seafoods
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16 Sep 2024
FisheryProgress is thrilled to announce that we've created a blog for the website, where we'll be featuring stories on progress, innovation, and more from fishery improvement projects around the world. #sustainability
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16 Sep 2024
Our first story follows two FIPs in Chile that went inactive after the HRSR Policy, but have found an ingenious solution to fulfill some of the policy requirements: a chatbot through WhatsApp with the help of @ong_pescasus. Read more: fisheryprogress.org/whatsapp…
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10 Sep 2024
The FishChoice #humanrights and social responsibility team are on the ground in Bali, convening with fishers and stakeholders on ways in which worker engagement in HR and social policies can transform the seafood sector. #sustainability
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30 Aug 2024
Distributed in warm oceans worldwide, #grouper have found a new home as well: the new FishChoice.com, launching in the new year. These wide-mouthed, heavy-bodied fish are renowned for their lean, firm-textured white meat, and they’re highly sought after. #sustainability
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30 Aug 2024
This demand has led to #overfishing in the past, but many efforts are underway to secure robust and viable populations of grouper. With this in mind, the new FishChoice.com will help producers and buyers connect to source grouper from sustainable or improving fisheries.
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27 Aug 2024
FisheryProgress announces a new pilot project with 3 key FIPs that aims to deepen the impact of the HRSR Policy through robust fisher engagement. These FIPs span unique geographies and cover a range of #fisheries, from large scale commercial to artisanal: fisheryprogress.org/strength…
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14 Aug 2024
Ah, snapper. Renowned for their flaky white meat & ability to hold up under various cooking conditions, these fish are highly sought after by both commercial & recreational fishers. Many of the species in this family are important food fish, including the prized red snapper.
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14 Aug 2024
FishChoice is working with @Comepesca, an NGO that promotes Mexican seafood products, to expand the reach of FishChoice.com users and open new markets to buyers and suppliers, especially around snapper.
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14 Aug 2024
Looking to source sustainable snapper? Consider checking out @Comepesca's industry members who specialize in responsibly-sourced red snapper (AKA “huachinango” in Spanish). And stay tuned for more connections as the relaunch gets underway.
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2 Aug 2024
We're back with our summer seafood series! One of two cephalopods featured on the new FishChoice.com, #octopus is the newest priority product to be included. Global demand for octopus has steadily increased over the past few decades and is projected to continue to climb.
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30 Jul 2024
Two FIPs on FisheryProgress recently advanced from a B to A Rating: Indonesia North Sumatra squid - handline, and Pacific Ocean albacore tuna - longline. Congrats to both of these fisheries on the hard work making environmental and social progress! #sustainability
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29 Jul 2024
A new report from @ISSF found that 11 of the 23 major commercial #tuna stocks worldwide are sufficiently avoiding overfishing and maintaining target stock size to meet @MSCecolabel standards, an increase from 7 in 2023. Read more @SeafoodSource: seafoodsource.com/news/envir…
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27 Jun 2024
It’s Cancer season so next up we’re highlighting a favorite scuttling seafood on FishChoice.com: crab. Blue, snow, king, Dungeness, swimming, rock..the species are numerous (as are their culinary applications), and they are a popular seafood item in countries worldwide.
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27 Jun 2024
This global demand and fishing methods can bring a host of environmental issues, such as overfishing, management concerns, and bycatch and harm to other marine life. Despite these challenges crab demand is projected to grow, and we’re here to help buyers find responsible sources.
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27 Jun 2024
If you need crab and you’re in a pinch, look no further than FishChoice.com, which will feature suppliers like Arctic Fisheries Ltd, a longtime industry partner. Are you a crab buyer or supplier interested in joining the site? Let us know here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
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20 Jun 2024
Mahi-mahi, dolphinfish, dorado. Whatever you call it, the new FishChoice.com is here to help you find sustainable options. Found in temperate and tropical offshore waters worldwide, these fast-growing fish are prized for their mildly sweet and firm white meat.
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20 Jun 2024
Peru is the leading producer, with a large artisanal fishing fleet responsible for more than 50% of global landings. @WWF_Peru, the Peru Mahi Alliance, and others work with fishers to address #sustainability concerns such as bycatch, #traceability, fishery management, and more.
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20 Jun 2024
The new FishChoice.com will make it easy for buyers to connect with mahi producers worldwide who work to improve #sustainability, including the Peru FIP. Stay up to date as we work toward our fall relaunch by expressing your interest here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
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