Research, Advocacy, & Recommendations
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OUR SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM
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Research Overview
ISSF investigates and promotes science-based approaches for ensuring the long-term sustainability of tuna stocks and marine ecosystems.
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Peer-Reviewed Articles
In addition to sharing research findings and analysis in ISSF reports, our scientists and advocacy experts co-author peer-reviewed articles in leading journals.
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Scientific Reports
Download ISSF technical reports in PDF format.
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Best Practices Reports
Download PDFs of reports examining key topics in sustainable tuna fisheries management.
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Tuna RFMO Papers
ISSF scientists co-author and submit papers to tuna RFMOs on a variety of topics.
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OUR ADVOCACY EFFORTS
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Advocacy Overview
We offer data, analysis, and tools for Regional Fisheries Management Organization (RFMO) and national government policy-making.
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Participating Company Advocacy
Through letters, committee membership, and other approaches, ISSF participating companies advocate for sustainable fishing policies to RFMOs and governments.
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Position Statements
Our position statements raise issues and recommendations for Regional Fisheries Management Organizations (RFMOs) to consider.
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RFMO Best Practices Snapshots
We identify best practices for managing sustainable tuna fisheries and track RFMO progress in implementing them.
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