Opinion

COMMENT

COMMENT

Fish stocks are among the world’s most valuable natural resources. They support livelihoods, food security, coastal economies and international trade. Yet many fisheries are still managed with significant gaps in visibility, particularly when it comes to understanding what is happening…

29th June 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Visibility drives smarter fisheries decisions

29th June 2026

OPINION

OPINION

Long before “side-stream valorisation” became common industry language, the core business model of Shiino Foods has been to focus on extracting commercial value from parts of marine animals that are typically discarded or underutilised. Throughout its 131-year history as a…

17th February 2026

From waste to worth: why aquatic by-product optimisation must move up the value chain

17th February 2026

OPINION

OPINION

From the fishing vessels that land wild-caught fish to the salmon farms along the west coast, the impact of Scotland’s seafood industry stretches far beyond the shoreline, underpinning over 75,000 jobs and…

20th January 2026

Op-Ed: A more collaborative seafood industry could help Scotland reel in greater value

20th January 2026

OPINION

OPINION

There is no question that insect ingredients, particularly from the black soldier fly (BSF), are a truly sustainable solution. A new peer review of Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) data for Protix BSF-ingredients…

8th January 2026

Time for EU action: Broaden waste streams for insect farming to lead global circular economy

8th January 2026

OPINION

OPINION

The Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) concluded its annual meeting with a mix of meaningful progress and consequential deferrals – outcomes that not only validate the Commission’s capacity to deliver…

10th December 2025

Delivering on science while delaying monitoring for Pacific tuna fisheries: ISSF’s response to the WCPFC annual meeting

10th December 2025

OPINION

OPINION

When the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) meets this December, it will have a vital opportunity to strengthen the management of the world’s most productive tuna fisheries — those that…

18th November 2025

OPINION: Securing the Pacific’s tuna future – ISSF issues priorities for WCPFC’s 22nd session

18th November 2025

OPINION

OPINION

When the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC) convened its 2025 Annual Meeting, the stakes were high for the sustainability of tuna fisheries in the Eastern Pacific Ocean (EPO). Ahead of the meeting, the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) identified a set of…

11th September 2025

OPINION: Mixed outcomes at IATTC 2025 – progress for tropical tunas, misses on harvest strategies

11th September 2025

OPINION

OPINION

The Eastern Pacific Ocean (EPO) is home to some of the world’s most productive tuna fisheries, supplying a vital source of protein to millions of people while sustaining coastal economies across the…

21st August 2025

Securing the future of Eastern Pacific tuna: ISSF’s 2025 priorities for the IATTC

21st August 2025

OPINION

OPINION

It’s our job as scientists to consider an issue dispassionately and analytically. But sometimes, when the evidence warrants it, we also have to sound the alarm. Today we are doing just that,…

9th June 2025

Op-Ed: Time to protect all the high seas from all forms of resource extraction – forever

9th June 2025

OPINION

OPINION

Marking the UN World Day for Safety and Health at Work (28 April), the Coalition for Fisheries Transparency, The Nautical Institute and the FISH Platform are raising awareness on the urgent need…

28th April 2025

Op-Ed: UN Ocean Conference – an urgent opportunity to take action on fisher safety at sea

28th April 2025

OPINION

OPINION

Ahead of the next annual Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) meeting (13-17 April 2025), the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) has prepared an article on the actions needed to advance the IOTC’s efforts for the long-term health of…

3rd April 2025

ISSF: IOTC actions needed to maintain momentum for sustainable tuna fisheries

3rd April 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

To mark its seventh anniversary as a benchmark for responsible shrimp farming, the Sustainable Shrimp Partnership (SSP) has released a film showing how its Ecuadorian industry members are striving to generate and…

13th March 2025

WATCH: SSP looks back on seven years of progressing shrimp farming sustainability

13th March 2025

OPINION

OPINION

The global demand for sustainable seafood has never been higher. Within the UK alone, 60% of consumers are willing to pay a premium for eco-friendly products, according to a 2022 Mintel report.…

10th March 2025

Op-Ed: The economic case for a net-zero Scottish seafood sector

10th March 2025

PROCESSING & REFRIGERATION

PROCESSING & REFRIGERATION

The progression of intelligent automation in manufacturing and supply chain management has been nothing short of groundbreaking. From the early days of the Industrial Revolution to today’s era of smart factories and…

21st February 2025

Opinion: From predictive to prescriptive – how agentic AI is reshaping manufacturing operations for seafood businesses

21st February 2025

OPINION

OPINION

This time last year, we were stuck. It seemed our once-energetic, innovative, tuna-centric community was still trying to shake off the gumption-deadening malaise of the 2020–2023 Covid-19 pandemic. After witnessing many years…

15th January 2025

Op-Ed: Electronic monitoring revival shows we can still do hard things

15th January 2025

OPINION

OPINION

The fishing industry is facing multiple challenges including tightening regulations and rising operational costs. Dan Rolfe, Head of DiPerk Power Solutions explains how balancing the need for engine upgrades with budget constraints…

12th November 2024

Opinion: Balancing upgrades and budgets in the fishing industry

12th November 2024

OPINION

OPINION

The population of this iconic fish increased from a low point of 2% spawning biomass in 2010 to 10% in 2020 and continues to move in the right direction. This turnaround owes…

31st October 2024

Opinion: How Pacific bluefin tuna’s woes were reversed

31st October 2024

OPINION

OPINION

Recent research demonstrates a clear imperative for the Mediterranean aquaculture industry, particularly Greek producers and those exporting to Greece, Spain, Italy and France, to adopt more humane fish harvesting practices for seabream…

3rd October 2024

Electrical stunning – it’s what consumers want

3rd October 2024

OPINION

OPINION

Marking World Oceans Day (8 June), Mars Petcare’s Global Marine Sustainability Lead, Andrew Russell, looks at the challenge of sustainable fish sourcing, and highlights the importance of investment in the blue economy and the…

7th June 2024

Op-Ed: Helping to keep the blue economy above water

7th June 2024

OPINION

OPINION

Simulators are playing a crucial role in training fishing crews to fish more safely, accurately and sustainably, explains Martin Reiten, VP Ship’s Bridge Simulation at Kongsberg Digital.

30th May 2024

Opinion: Enhancing fishing safety and sustainability through simulator training

30th May 2024