There has been a significant drop in the sustainability performance of key global fisheries used in the production of marine ingredients, reveals a new report by the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership

The 2024 Reduction Fisheries Report shows that, for the first time since 2015, half of the assessed fisheries – 11 out of 22, representing 41% of total volume – are now categorised as ‘poorly managed’ based on updated FishSource scores.

The report highlights common issues facing small pelagic fisheries worldwide, such as limited data collection and a lack of coordinated management.