Global Squid

• Global Squid SR 2026 Public Statement on Science-Based Management
• 2025 Latin America Squid Sector Report
• Global Squid SR Public statement on Chile and Peru new regulations
• Argentine Shortfin Squid Digital Traceability pilot project report
• SFP IUU Squid Fishing Resource Library
• Global Squid SR Ocean Disclosure Project Page

Recent FishSource squid profile updates

• Argentine shortfin squid (Illex argentinus)
• Japanese flying squid (Todarodes pacificus)

For specific information on squid fisheries, fishery improvement projects (FIPs), and workplan implementation details, please contact SFP.

The Global Squid SR adopted a new strategy in 2026 to address the risks of IUU fishing and traceability issues in squid fisheries and global supply chains. The Global Squid SR participants have agreed to focus the work on two key pillars:

1. Improving global squid governance: The Global Squid SR will promote science-based management and strengthening regulatory frameworks in squid fisheries by:

• Supporting improvement efforts in regions with established RFMOs
• Developing and supporting proposals for areas that remain unregulated
• Encouraging harmonization of international import schemes.

2. Ensuring responsible value chains: The Global Squid SR will design and launch improvements required to ensure a responsible, transparent, and verifiable supply chain from vessel to destination markets. The strategic priority of this pillar is end-to-end value chain traceability, which includes the promotion of FIPs and best practices across fleets and processing facilities. Activities will include:

• Publishing responsible sourcing commitments and implementing associated compliance and reporting mechanisms 
• Building capacity and developing tools that enhance squid supply chain traceability and transparency
• Engaging in management improvement initiatives for priority squid fisheries
• Implementing due diligence protocols.

Expected outcomes for a responsible squid sector: 

• Stronger regulatory and scientific foundations for squid fisheries
• Increased transparency for reduced risk in destination markets
• Active improvement initiatives covering major supply chains
• Enhanced credibility and influence of the Global Squid SR group in global squid fisheries governance.

2026 Public Statement on Science-based Management

2022 Public Statement on Squid IUU Issues in Global Supply Chains

SR participation requirements

• Any company interested in participating in the Global Squid SR must apply via email to the current SFP lead of the Roundtable.
• Participants are required to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) upon joining.
• Companies will publicly endorse and recognize the public statements on squid IUU Issues in global supply chains and on science-based management, and will participate in activities and initiatives to address the challenges identified.
• Participants are encouraged to attend regular meetings and are required to collaborate with SFP and experts whenever needed.
• Each company is expected to make an initial contribution of USD 3,000 and an annual contribution of USD 2,500 in following years.
• An annual contribution will be approved to secure sufficient funding for Global Squid SR coordination, the secretariat, and strategy implementation.

Library of IUU Resources

This SR strategy is based on a thorough review of evidence about illegal, unregulated, and unreported (IUU) fishing, published over the last several years. For original sources and more information on IUU fishing, please visit our IUU Squid Fishing Resource Library.