PI 2.4.2 Management (M)

This paper describes new bio non-entangling FAD designs ISSF is developing ("Jelly-FAD") (Recommendations on FAD construction & trials on p. 12, photographic guide on p. 15)

Example of analyses that use estimated FAD deployment densities across the entire Pacific Ocean to examine the relative change in FAD loss out of equatorial fishing zones, under differing FAD lifetime scenarios, by simulating FAD drift over two years.

This infographic explains how tuna fishers use FADs and lists four main ways that FADs affect non-target species (such as sharks and sea turtles) and ocean ecosystems.

Includes results to-date on tested materials and designs, current state of bio-based plastic and Recommendations

EMS vendors & providers (pp. 1-2)
FAD tracking & echosounder biomass data format guidance (pp. 5-6)
FAD tracking and echosounder biomass data tRFMO recipients (pp. 3)
LL Bycatch raw Data tRFMO recipients (pp. 4)

Study that demonstrates that the catch performance, aggregation evolution, and drift speed of Jelly-FADs were similar to, or even better than, those of conventional FADs.

Platform with information on the progress of some tuna fishery improvement projects.

Platform with information on the progress of global fishery improvement projects, as well as resources for FIPs and buyers.

See p. 37, Doc. No. j-FAD_08/2017

Example of analyses to quantify dFAD impacts and its reduction overtime as fleets transition to fully NEFADS with no netting

Biodegradable FADs - Workshop Report (ENG)

Biodegradable FADs - Workshop Report (ESP)

Biodegradable FADs - Workshop Report (FRA)

Biodegradable FADs - Ghana Workshop Report

The workshop focused on six sessions: (1) Bycatch of the tuna purse seine fishery, (2) sharks and rays, (3) small bigeye and yellowfin tuna, (4) FAD structure impacts, (5) FAD management, and, (6) looking ahead: the next 10 years. Hyperlink to presentations available in the Introduction section of the report.

This document summarizes recommended best practices for tropical tuna FAD fisheries, linked to MSC Performance Indicators.

Includes recommendations on: FAD materials (biodegradable), FAD design, FAD management, etc. (p. 108)

This paper describes best-practice monitoring activities for each MSC PI based on data needs, as well as to identify data monitoring systems, sources, and technology that can be used to collect this information.

Key recommendations and best practices, useful for improving scores against the MSC standard or to address common weaknesses in FIP Action Plans

Report of the workshop that includes recommendations on actions that can be taken to incentivize fewer FAD deployments and higher rates of FAD recovery.

This report provides practical examples that fleets could adopt as their FAD management policies. It is an update of ISSF Technical Report 2019-11.

The main objective of the workshop was to review progress in the development, operational characteristics, and evaluation of bioFADs regionally and globally, and to foster collaboration among stakeholders in anticipation of the regulatory deadlines for full transition to 100% biodegradable FADs established by most of the tuna RFMOs.

The guidelines in this report provide stakeholders with recommendations on the development of plans of action (POA) on managing the occurrence and adverse effects of abandonment, loss and discarding of fishing gear and aids. The guidelines also define criteria on when adoption of a POA-ALDFG is warranted.

Priority actions identified by ISSF each year for tropical-tuna RFMOs to take to improve fishery sustainability in their regions.

Video documenting the joint research between ISSF scientist and oceanographers to design the jelly-FAD, how it is constructed and first research experiments at sea.

Checklist of actions that Longline FIPs can perform to achieve high-level best practices with the objective of achieving MSC certification.

This document describes the presence of dFADs that have reached the Caribbean and the eastern coasts of North and South America based on a census of reported sightings of FADs.

Tool to benchmark and track fisheries as they progress towards sustainability and MSC certification

Preliminary results of jelly-FAD testing by several fleets in the Pacific Ocean.

Checklist of actions that Purse Seine FIPs can perform to achieve high-level best practices with the objective of achieving MSC certification.

Example of analyses of FAD trajectory data provided to RFMO scientific bodies

Fisheries improvement stakeholders have an opportunity to organize side events in collaboration with ISSF on a topic relevant to FIPs (e.g, harvest strategies, harvest control rules, management strategy evaluations, or other topics). Use the FIP Support Form to contact us.

Example of analyses of FAD trajectory data to assess and quantify the potential connectivity between dFAD deployment areas and habitats of critically endangered sea turtles.

Preliminary results of jelly-FAD testing by several fleets in the western and eastern Pacific Ocean.

PVR column that displays level of compliance with ISSF's requirement that the vessel has public FAD Management Policies that include the activities purse seine and supply vessels are undertaking (if any) on FAD mgmt high-level best practices identified by ISSF

ISSF’s VOSI presents detailed information about tuna fishing vessels worldwide that (1) have publicly committed to sustainable-fishing best practices beyond those tracked on ISSF’s ProActive Vessel Register (PVR) vessel list and/or (2) are participating in Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)-certified fisheries, MSC Improvement Program fisheries, or Fishery Improvement Project (FIPs).

Publication on history and status of fishery certifications (including MSC) and FIPs