Abundant Fisheries

When fish populations are healthy, plentiful, and not compromised by human activities, companies have a reliable supply of products, consumers enjoy access to low-carbon protein, and fishing communities and ocean ecosystems can thrive.

While governments are ultimately responsible for preserving and maintaining the health of fish stocks, many lack the necessary resources or technical and structural capacity to manage every fishery effectively. The vast scale of this task and competing priorities often contribute to a perceived lack of political will to ensure sustainable management of fisheries, which is crucial for securing fish resource abundance. 

To address these challenges, we need innovative models for managing these common resources.

This is where the seafood industry comes in. Industry, particularly resource users like fishers and beneficiaries along the value chain, have a crucial role to play in sustainably managing fisheries. Fishers should balance their rights with the responsibility of implementing sustainable practices, while companies in the value chain must align their profit motives with government mandates for sustainable fisheries management.

SFP fosters collaboration and provides critical resources to industry.

• We work with fishers, value chain companies, and governments to develop sustainable practices and management models that enhance fisheries’ resilience.
• We facilitate sharing of knowledge and best practices through collaborative platforms at different levels of the food system and partnerships, helping stakeholders align their efforts with government mandates and broader sustainability goals.
• We offer technical assistance, advocate for sustainable policies, and drive industry commitments to responsible sourcing, to help ensure that fisheries are not only economically viable but also environmentally sustainable, securing the long-term health of ocean ecosystems and the communities that depend on them.