ISSF’s Non-Entangling & Biodegradable FADs guide for tuna fishers, Regional Fisheries Management Organizations (RFMOs), governments, and vessel owners shows research-based best practices in Fish Aggregating Device (FAD) design — both to avoid bycatch and reduce marine pollution.
Four tuna RFMOs already require fleets in their regions that fish with FADs to use only non-entangling designs. Some RFMOs additionally encourage fleets to build those FADs with biodegradable materials. The guide, first published in 2012 and revised in 2019 to include the biodegradable recommendation, is available in several languages.
Non-Entangling & Biodegradable FADs Guide tagged with Fisheries Improvement Projects
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FAD Use, FIPs, & the MSC Standard | September 24, 2019 | ISSF | English | N/A | Best Practices, FADs, Fisheries Improvement Projects, MSC Certification, Purse Seine, Tuna | Infographics | N/A | Final | September 24, 2019 |
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Fishery Improvement Project Process | July 2, 2018 | English | N/A | Fisheries Improvement Projects, MSC Certification | Infographics | N/A | N/A | July 2, 2018 | |
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ISSF 2020-10: Recommended Best Practices for Tuna Longline Fisheries in Transition to MSC Certification* | March 16, 2020 | Dr. Victor Restrepo, Juan Pedro Monteagudo, Ana Justel-Rubio, Dr. Hilario Murua | English | N/A | Best Practices, Fisheries Improvement Projects, Longline, MSC Certification, Tuna | Best Practices Reports, Scientific Reports, Technical Reports | N/A | Technical Report | March 16, 2020 |
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ISSF 2020-11: Recommended Best Practices for Tropical Tuna Purse Seine Fisheries in Transition to MSC Certification, with an Emphasis on FADs* | March 16, 2020 | Dr. Victor Restrepo, Ana Justel-Rubio, Juan Pedro Monteagudo, Dr. Gala Moreno, Dr. Hilario Murua | English | N/A | Best Practices, FADs, Fisheries Improvement Projects, MSC Certification, Purse Seine, Tuna | Best Practices Reports, Scientific Reports | N/A | Technical Report | March 16, 2020 |
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ISSF 2020-15: Information and Monitoring Best Practices for Tropical Tuna Purse Seine Fisheries Relative to the MSC Standard | September 8, 2020 | Dr. Hilario Murua, Ana Justel-Rubio, Dr. Gala Moreno, Dr. Victor Restrepo | English | N/A | Best Practices, FADs, Fisheries Improvement Projects, MSC Certification, Purse Seine | Best Practices Reports, Scientific Reports | N/A | Technical Report | September 8, 2020 |
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ISSF 2022-02: ISSF Responsible Fishing Guidelines for Tuna Longline Fisheries | January 27, 2022 | Juan Pedro Monteagudo, Dr. Hilario Murua, Dr. Victor Restrepo, Holly Koehler | English | N/A | Best Practices, Fisheries Improvement Projects, Longline, MSC Certification, Tuna | Best Practices Reports, Scientific Reports, Technical Reports | N/A | Technical Report | January 27, 2022 |
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ISSF Resources for FIP Workplan Activity, by Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) Performance Indicator | May 25, 2018 | English | N/A | Fisheries Improvement Projects, MSC Certification | Infographics | N/A | Final | May 25, 2018 | |
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ISSF VOSI Audit Policy | May 8, 2023 | English | N/A | Compliance, Fisheries Improvement Projects, MSC Certification, Vessel Lists | Audit Process | N/A | Final | May 8, 2023 | |
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Longline FIPs Best Practices Checklist | April 28, 2020 | ISSF | English | N/A | Best Practices, Fisheries Improvement Projects, Longline | Guides & Best Practices | N/A | Final | April 28, 2020 |
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MSC Fisheries Standard (Principles & Performance Indicators) | July 2, 2018 | English | N/A | Fisheries Improvement Projects, MSC Certification | Infographics | N/A | N/A | July 2, 2018 | |
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MSC Fisheries Standard (Principles) | July 2, 2018 | English | N/A | Fisheries Improvement Projects, MSC Certification | Infographics | N/A | N/A | July 2, 2018 | |
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MSC Fishery Scoring Process | July 2, 2018 | English | N/A | Fisheries Improvement Projects, MSC Certification | Infographics | N/A | N/A | July 2, 2018 | |
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Purse Seine FIPs Best Practices Checklist | April 28, 2020 | ISSF | English | N/A | Best Practices, Fisheries Improvement Projects, Purse Seine | Guides & Best Practices | N/A | Final | April 28, 2020 |
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VOSI Application Form | May 10, 2023 | ISSF | English | N/A | Fisheries Improvement Projects, MSC Certification, Vessel Lists | Applications | N/A | Final | May 10, 2023 |
