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Traceability in the Peruvian Mahi Mahi Fishery As is the case with any complex system, there is no one silver bullet solution that will solve overexploitation of fishery resources. A coordinated effort is needed across multiple domains from governance to trade.  We believe that traceability is an important approach that has been identified which, within the seafood industry, allows fishers, processors, distributors, and retailers to seamlessly share key information about a product as it winds its way from dock to plate. Properly applied, traceability…

Domestic Market Initiatives in the Peruvian Benthic Fishery As is the case with any complex system, there is no one silver bullet solution that will solve overexploitation of fishery resources. A coordinated effort is needed across multiple domains from governance to trade. We believe developing new market initiatives is a critical component of this approach, to incentivize supply chain actors to practice responsible harvesting and sourcing which would unlock trapped value. This document outlines recommendations and strategies for unlocking new or additional value in…

The last few years have witnessed emerging national level laws and policies around the world that are shaping the market space for traceable seafood through data-driven regulations. At the same time, seafood companies are under increasing international pressure to make and meet commitments to sustainable and socially responsible practices—a lift that requires increased levels of traceability and transparency in seafood supply chains to identify weaknesses and track improvements. The path to improved data systems and traceability will require more than just technology upgrades. In…

Finance Needs and Opportunities for Investment The goal of this research was to assess the New England groundfish fishery’s constraints and uncover opportunities for fundable initiatives that might ensure both its economic viability, as well as support the conservation management successes secured through sector management. This report was prepared for the New Venture Fund’s New England Finfish Finance Needs Assessment project by Future of Fish and Neel Inamdar, with funding from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. The New England groundfish fishery has experienced…