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 IUU
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Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing Conservation Measures Category | June 27, 2022 | English | N/A | Conservation Measures, IUU | Conservation Measures, Illegal Fishing, Infographics | N/A | Final | June 27, 2022 | |
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ISSF 2014-08: Updated Guidance on Electronic Monitoring Systems for Tropical Tuna Purse Seine Fisheries* | June 5, 2014 | Dr. Victor Restrepo, Javier Ariz, Jon Ruiz, Ana Justel-Rubio, Pierre Chavance | English | N/A | Electronic Monitoring & Reporting, IUU, Purse Seine | Scientific Reports, Technical Reports | N/A | Technical Report | June 5, 2014 |
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ISSF 2016-03: Unique Vessel Identifiers. Application to vessels less than 24 metres, 100GT or 100GRT | February 11, 2016 | Ana Justel-Rubio, Claire van der Geest | English | N/A | IUU, MCS, UVI | Scientific Reports, Technical Reports | N/A | Technical Report | February 11, 2016 |
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ISSF 2022-10: Transshipment: Strengthening Tuna RFMO Transshipment Regulations* | May 18, 2022 | Claire van der Geest | English | N/A | Best Practices, CCSBT, IATTC, ICCAT, IOTC, IUU, MCS, RFMOs, Transshipment, WCPFC | Best Practices Reports, Scientific Reports, Technical Reports | N/A | Technical Report | May 18, 2022 |
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Open Letter in Response to Greenpeace Inquiry on Alleged IUU Activity | August 13, 2015 | English | N/A | IUU | Illegal Fishing | N/A | N/A | August 13, 2015 | |
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RFMO Best Practice Performance | June 1, 2022 | English | CCSBT, IATTC, ICCAT, IOTC, WCPFC | Best Practices, CCSBT, Compliance, FADs, IATTC, ICCAT, IOTC, IUU, Observer Coverage, RFMOs, Supply Vessel, Transshipment, Vessel Lists, Vessel Monitoring System, WCPFC | RFMO Best Practices Snapshots | N/A | Final | June 1, 2022 | |
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The International Challenge of Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing | June 28, 2022 | English | N/A | IUU | Illegal Fishing, Infographics | N/A | Final | June 28, 2022 | |
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White Paper Regarding ISSF Definition Of Illegal, Unreported, And Unregulated (“IUU”) Fishing Activity | July 2, 2014 | English | N/A | IUU | Illegal Fishing | N/A | N/A | July 2, 2014 |
