Ocean Outcomes

#ICYMI - we’ve officially launched our Pacific Ocean Tuna FIP with the Taiwan Tuna Longline Association (TTLA) ?? https://bit.ly/3CAvY1Y "TTLA and its members have consistently upheld a strong commitment to sustainable fisheries, environmental protection, and safeguarding human rights at sea," said TTLA Secretary General, Mr. Ke-Chen Yang. "Through collaboration and innovation, we are focused on creating a safer, more respectful, and secure work environment for our crew while preserving valuable marine ecosystems and providing high-quality seafood that meets international standards to the global market."

TAIWAN’S LARGEST FISHING VESSEL MEMBER ASSOCIATION LAUNCHES FIRST FISHERY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 41 #longline #tuna vessels begin environmental and social work towards goal of 2029 Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification. #fish #seafood #commercialfishing https://lnkd.in/ePJSZDKF

In today’s #seafoodnews — NOAA Fisheries has recently released recommendations for improvements to the United States Seafood Import Monitoring Program (SIMP). This new plan would allow SIMP to strengthen its impact, focusing on the U.S. ability to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, and bolster seafood traceability ?? https://bit.ly/4g1mj2E?

Our newly launched Fishery Improvement Project with the Taiwan Tuna Longline Association (TTLA) aims to: ?? Support the development of science-based fishery management strategies ?? Expand the uptake of environmentally friendly fishing practices ?? Support initiatives that improve human rights onboard fishing vessels As the TTLA supplies both the North American and Japanese markets with tuna products, sustainability work on the water as part of this FIP will have ripple effects across both of these end markets ?? https://bit.ly/3CAvY1Y #WorldFisheriesDay

Today is #WorldFisheriesDay —? a day dedicated to celebrating the role of fisheries in global food security, livelihoods, and ocean health — and we have some exciting news to share. The Taiwan Tuna Longline Association (TTLA)?has officially launched its first Fishery Improvement Project! With over 400 tuna longline member vessels, the TTLA is the largest tuna industry association in Taiwan. 41 of these vessels are now working to improve their sustainability towards the goal of achieving Marine Stewardship Council Certification by October 2029 ?? https://bit.ly/3CAvY1Y

Calling all seafood leaders! Do you have passion for leading collaboration and change in our responsible seafood movement? Do you want to help us transform supply chains into powerful drivers of environmental and social improvement? Then the Conservation Alliance for Seafood Solutions needs you! We are currently recruiting two new members to our Alliance Board. All the details, including the nomination form, can be found on our site. Nominations are due November 27. https://lnkd.in/eFGeeHQu

?? Looking for great seafood in Portland, Oregon???? Here’s our next seafood recommendation from Program Assistant Danielle Miller — Kingtide Fish and Shell! Dani highly recommends the Pacific NW Benedict. From head chef Alexander Diestra - “It’s very important to know where our seafood is coming from and how it was caught — this allows us to educate not only ourselves but teach others about how to source seafood that is sustainable, and to ultimately preserve the ocean environment.”

This year, Blue Ocean Mariculture hosted Sea Pact's Annual Meeting on the beautiful shores of Hawaii! Sea Pact members and advisors worked collaboratively over three days to advance a more sustainable, resilient seafood industry. Meeting highlights included: ???Strategic Planning:?Yes, strategic planning was a highlight! Members and advisors participated in thought-provoking sessions that led to goal-setting, and adoption of concrete actions and measures for Sea Pact's sustainability priorities and mission. In the coming months, Sea Pact will share our new 5 year strategic plan and deepening members' collaborative efforts. Stay tuned! ?? On The Water:?Participants were treated to a behind the scenes view of Blue Ocean Mariculture's operation - the US's first Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC)certified finfish farm - visiting the farm, hatchery, and facilities while also enjoying delicious, local seafood meals. ???Engaging Innovators:?Leading North American aquaculture innovators and experts, including Symbrosia , Ocean Era, Ocean Strategies, Inc. and NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration presented on responsible aquaculture efforts and topics during the meeting. We left Hawaii reenergized with a renewed commitment to make a meaningful impact on seafood sustainability, and we are looking forward to sharing more soon. A huge mahalo to the entire Blue Ocean Mariculture team for accommodating us, and to everyone who joined and supported Sea Pact’s mission! Acme Smoked Fish Corp Blue Ocean Mariculture Euclid Fish Company Fortune Fish & Gourmet Ipswich Shellfish Group Inland Foods?J.J. McDonnell & Co Inc North Atlantic Seafood Seacore Seafood Seattle Fish Company & Lombardi Brothers Meats Santa Monica Seafood FishWise Ocean Outcomes Hamish Walker

Board Member Eric Enno Tamm founded and leads ThisFish Inc. — a company that provides software and artificial intelligence for seafood traceability and production workflows. Recently Eric was at TechInnovation in Singapore, meeting with researchers and leaders in AI, supply chains, and smart manufacturing. We are fortunate to have Eric contributing his deep fisheries tech and seafood traceability acumen to Ocean Outcomes!

Seafood2030 Forum: Traceability Adoption in Seafood – Countdown to November 13! The Seafood2030 Digital Forum is just around the corner! If you're passionate about the future of seafood sustainability, traceability, and industry best practices, this is the event you won’t want to miss! Date: November 13, 2024 Time: 1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. ET Location: Virtual Register now: https://bit.ly/4dng1bQ What You Can Expect: - Keynote presentations from leading experts shaping the future of seafood traceability - Practical insights on navigating challenges like cost, ROI, and evolving regulations - A deep dive into the role of innovation, NGOs, companies, and academia in creating a more sustainable seafood supply chain Don’t miss this chance to hear from the best and ask questions in real time! #Seafood2030 #SeafoodTraceability #SustainableSeafood #DigitalForum #InnovationInSeafood #SustainableFuture