About ISSF

About Us

Read about ISSF’s history, mission, and objective.

Strategic Plan

Learn about our 2023-2027 Strategic Plan goals for sustainable fishing.

Annual Report

ISSF’s annual report summarizes recent compliance results, tuna stock health, RFMO advocacy, financials, and more.

Media Coverage

See a list of links to news stories and podcasts about ISSF’s work.

Our Team

Meet the ISSF leadership team and other staff members.

Board of Directors

Our Board includes leaders from non-governmental organizations, marine science, government agencies, and the seafood industry.

Stakeholders

We partner with a variety of organizations globally to advance the conservation of marine life and ecosystems.

Scientific Advisory Committee

The ISSF Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) includes leading marine and fisheries scientists.

Environmental Stakeholder Committee

Experts from notable conservation and scientific organizations serve on ISSF’s Environmental Stakeholder Committee.

Participating Companies

ISSF participating companies include tuna processors, traders, and marketers worldwide.

Governance

ISSF’s work is guided by a diverse Board of Directors and a focused strategic plan.

Sign up for the eNewsletter

Subscribe to our weekly E News for updates and announcements.

Join ISSA

Seafood companies committed to sustainable fishing can explore membership in the International Seafood Sustainability Association (ISSA).

Donate

Individuals and charitable foundations can donate to support ISSF’s sustainability research and programs.

Contact Us

Send your general questions and comments using our “Contact Us” form.

ISSF Documents

This page compiles all downloadable ISSF documents, including reports, guides, infographics, snapshots, and position statements.

Scientific Reports

ISSF scientific research reports are available to download in PDF format.

Best Practices Reports

In these reports, we share our research-based recommendations for sustainable tuna fisheries management, covering observer programs, transshipment, and many other key topics.

Infographics

Peruse and download our original infographics — which are based on information in ISSF scientific reports and best practices reports — on a variety of topics.

Blogs

ISSF staff and colleagues blog about their research, outreach, partnerships, and more.

Press Releases

Peruse announcements about our research projects and findings, publications, policy positions, and more.

eNewsletters

ISSF’s E News highlights our research, outreach, partnerships, publications, media coverage, and more.

Videos

Watch original ISSF videos about our mission, bycatch mitigation techniques, FAD research, and other topics.

Web Features

Explore our interactive, immersive Web feature stories on sustainable fishing issues.

Annual Report

Read about our progress on the path to sustainable tuna fisheries.

Compliance Report

Learn how ISSF participating seafood companies and PVR vessels performed on ISSF conservation measures.

Follow us on Instagram for original photographs and infographics and ISSF news.

Our YouTube library includes videos on ISSF Skippers Workshops and bycatch-mitigation techniques for fishers.

Learn about ISSF news and achievements — including our staff, Board of Directors, and committees — on LinkedIn.

Connect with us on Facebook for updates on ISSF research publications and projects.

Follow ISSF on Twitter for news on our scientific findings, compliance results, fisher resources, and more.