MarFishEco Fisheries Consultants Ltd

🌊 Evolving Fair Trade USA's Capture Fisheries Standard 🌏Client/Collaborators: Fairtrade USA 📍 Location: USA  📅 Year: 2021  🔄 Project: Revised Capture Fisheries Standard 🐟 Enhancing Sustainable Fishing Practices: Launched in 2014, the Fair Trade USA Capture Fisheries Standard aimed to set requirements and compliance criteria for global wild-caught fisheries. It strives to nurture resilient fishing communities and promote ocean health, offering fishers the opportunity to embrace fair trade principles and commercialize their products. Particularly crucial for small-scale fisheries in developing nations, often challenged to access well-known certifications like the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC). 🌍 A Major 2020 Revision: Following minor updates in 2017, 2020 marked a significant revision period. The objective was to ensure the Fair Trade program's consistency and clarity, aligning it with the evolving sustainability landscape in the fisheries sector. 🤝 A Collaborative Journey: The MarFishEco team spearheaded a transparent and thorough review and revision process. Extensive outreach and consultation with stakeholders ranging from producers and brand partners to academics and NGOs shaped the Draft CFS. Insights from five years of on-field implementation and interviews worldwide formed the foundation for the revised version. ✅ Key Improvements in CFS 2.0.0: The Revised CFS 2.0.0 enhances original requirements, with a focus on delivering greater benefits to Fair Trade producers and streamlining value and efficiency across the supply chain. After a public comment period, this version replaced CFS 1.1.0, becoming operational in January 2022. 🌐 Closing the Social Sustainability Gap: MarFishEco's role in this process results in an impactful and clear CFS, making sustainable fisheries and seafood certifications accessible to small-scale fisheries in developing nations. This endeavor aims to bridge the social sustainability gap often prevalent in these regions and aligns with the evolving needs and expectations of all stakeholders. Fair Trade USA, Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), Lisa Max, Robin Pelc 🌊🐠 #SustainableFishing #FairTrade #MarineConservation #SocialSustainability #MFE #MarFishEco #FisheriesConsultant

🌊 Exciting Project Alert! 🎣 Client/Collaborators: Private investment group 🤝 Location: Sudan 🇸🇩 Year: 2021 📅 Project: Due diligence / investment evaluation project 📈 MarFishEco undertook a project for a private investment firm, providing crucial insights for their due diligence and investment evaluations. Key Study Areas 🧐: 🐟Species composition analysis based on fishing areas and propositions 📊Market size and trend analysis for Red Sea and Indian Ocean tuna 🛥️Operational strategy review with advice on best practices 🔄Verification of volume assumptions and seasonality impacts ⚙️Assessment of vessel and equipment viability and effectiveness 🏭Valuation of extant operations and infrastructure 🍣Product quality requirements - sashimi, fresh market, and canning 🛡️Risk analysis and robust mitigation strategies Our comprehensive report covers everything from market intricacies to operational expenses. For more information or questions please email MarFishEco at projects@marfisheco.com. Let's navigate the depths of sustainable fisheries investment together! 🌐💙 Helga Josupeit, Andy Read #FisheriesInvestment #DueDiligence #SustainableFisheries #InvestmentEvaluation #SeafoodIndustry #MarineConsulting #SudanFisheries #MarketAnalysis #MarFishEcoImpact #MFE #MarFishEco #FisheriesConsultant

Client/Collaborators: Commonwealth of Nations 📍 Location:Global/International Association of 56 Member States  📅 Year:  2023  🌐 Project: The State of Digital Fisheries in the Commonwealth 🌊 Excited to announce our recent collaboration with the Commonwealth Secretariat 🌊 🔍 The Trade, Oceans and Natural Resources Directorate (TONRD) at the Commonwealth Secretariat has been a driving force in establishing effective policies for sustainable marine resource development and enhanced trade across member states. 🔬 MarFishEco's comprehensive background paper delves into the current status of fisheries digitalization across the Commonwealth's five regions, providing actionable policy recommendations for both short-term responses and long-term resilience in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our rigorous approach involved extensive research, literature reviews, and surveys to offer a detailed analysis of the sector and propose effective digitalization strategies. For more details or to access the complete report, please reach out to us at projects@marfisheco.com or view this project on our website here: https://lnkd.in/etV2dU_9 The Commonwealth, Benjamin Kwasi Addom, PhD, Kirk Haywood, Judy Payne, Paulo Kautoke, Morgan Lord, Carly Taft, Pact Media #MarineConservation #Digitalization #Sustainability #CommonwealthCollaboration #SustainableFisheries #MarineConservation #SustainableOceans #MFE #MarFishEco #MarineEnvironment  #FisheriesConsultant

🌍 Practices in the FMFO Industry 🐟🌱 🤝 Client/Collaborators: MarFishEco, NEF Consulting Limited, Compassion in World Farming  📆 Year: 2020 📍 Location: Global 📊 Project: Fact Sheet on the EU’s FMFO Trade for Compassion in World Farming In 2020, MarFishEco collaborated with NEF Consulting to do a study for Compassion in World Farming (CIWF). The study focused on dissecting policy levers influencing the fishmeal and fish oil (FMFO) industry in EU operations, including capture, direct sourcing, and intermediate product sourcing. The findings served as a pivotal advocacy tool for CIWF, shedding light on opportunities for future, in-depth research and policy adjustments. 🎯 Objectives of the Study: *Formal classification of forage fish routes into the EU market for FMFO. *Statistical overview of tonnage, fish species, and country of origin for each FMFO route. *Descriptive list of EU policies regulating FMFO market entry and production conditions. *Exploration of EU-West African trade agreements related to FMFO issues. *Balanced analysis of FMFO pros and cons. 📧 For more details or to access the full report, reach out to MarFishEco at projects@marfisheco.com. Check out this project on our website: https://lnkd.in/db6w7cE9 William Davies, New Economics Foundation, Krzysztof Wojtasik-Bakalarz, Elena Lara #Sustainability #FisheriesManagement #FMFOIndustry #FisheriesConsultant #MFE #MarFishEco #CIWF #FMFO #EUFisheriesPolicy

Another incredibly useful “digestion” from Francisco Blaha. For anyone working in EU fisheries, seafood imports, retail or IUU - this one is worth a read (and it will save you a lot of time trying to understand what is generally a tough subject to navigate). Note. Francisco highlights “While the changes are effective from 10 January 2026, “old” catch certificates and documents (those created and validated before 10 January 2026) will be admissible for an additional 24 months from the date of application (if submitted through CATCH).”… …But that’s not necessarily a lot of time depending who you are and how difficult change in your organisation may be. #iuu #fisheries #seafood #trade #transparency

🔍 Commissioned by Planet Tracker, MFE has developed a theoretical framework to evaluate the suitability of marine fisheries for participation in blue recovery bond programs. 📈 The demand for seafood is on the rise, placing immense pressure on fish stocks and pushing many towards unsustainability. Traditional fisheries management has often fallen short in sustaining viable stocks or recovering depleted ones. 💡 Blue recovery bonds offer a solution by promoting the recovery and long-term sustainability of marine fish stocks through incentive-based resource management. 🌍 MFE evaluated 295 fisheries worldwide using the developed framework and the FishSource global dataset. The results identified 65 strong blue recovery bond candidates, primarily in the North Atlantic, North Pacific, and South Pacific Oceans. 🔎 This work provided a robust initial understanding of how to assess fisheries for blue recovery bond candidacy. It underscored the importance of specific data and information streams in advancing efforts for fisheries recovery. 📧 For more insights or to access the full report, please contact MarFishEco at projects@marfisheco.com or view this project on our website here: https://lnkd.in/eMMwXfr9 François Mosnier, Planet Tracker, Jordan DiNardo, PhD #FisheriesManagement #Sustainability #BlueRecoveryBonds #MarineConservation #Innovation #MFE #MarFishEco #FisheriesConsultants #PlanetTracker

🌐Informed Investments with private investment groups📈🌊 🤝 Client/Collaborators: Private Investment Partners 📍 Location: USA  📆 Year: 2023 📊 Project: Due Diligence / Investment Evaluation Thrilled to share our recent work for a group of Private Investors and joint venture partners 🌟 MarFishEco (MFE) partnered with Investors in 2023 for a comprehensive due diligence and investment evaluation project. 🐟💡 Project Highlights: 🔄 Examined biology, management, regulation, biomass, fishery trends, and sustainability of pollock and hake fisheries. 🌍 Explored ecological aspects, market dynamics, and horizon-scanned the scientific landscape. 🚢 Explored industry relationships, future prospects, quota leasing, and spatial/temporal restrictions. 📜 Covered fishery policies, legislation, and potential impacts from aquaculture, DSM, Fukushima, and Russian fisheries. 📊 Conducted biomass analysis, focusing on stock limits, biological parameters, and interannual trends. 📈 Analyzed fishery trends, sustainability, climate change impacts, and competition from other species. 🛳️ Benchmarked Alaskan fishing operations against one another and competitors through an  ecological and economic lens. Informed Decision-Making: The study concluded with insights from disaster events over the past decade and risk matrices/SWOT analyses, empowering investors to make informed decisions for potential investments. 📧 For more information or to access the full report, reach out to MarFishEco at projects@marfisheco.com. 🌎💼 Chase James, Paige Roberts #InvestmentEvaluation #Sustainability #FisheryManagement #MarineEcosystems #MFE #MarFishEco #FisheriesConsultant

Sharing this video from The Coalition for Fisheries Transparency  (@FishCoalition on Twitter) to call on states around the world to adopt the principles of the Global Charter for Fisheries Transparency to end #IUUfishing. Proud of our collaboration with The Coalition for Fisheries Transparency on the Global Charter for Fisheries Transparency! For more information or to view the full report in English: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://lnkd.in/ewR_qjbn If you have additional questions or want to connect please email MarFishEco at projects@marfisheco.com. View this project on our website here: https://lnkd.in/eAwh7Qdu Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF), GFW Technologies, Oceana, PRCM-Regional Partnership for Coastal and Marine Conservation in West Africa, Seafood Legacy, WWF, EU IUU Fishing Coalition, Emily Porterfield, Maisie Pigeon, Paige Roberts, Daniel Skerritt, Philip Chou, Agata Mrowiec, Richard Castillo, Anna Gelderd, Sarah M. Glaser, PhD, Kathryn Matthews, Ryan Orgera, Thomas Walsh, Georg K. Werner #FisheriesTransparency #Sustainability #Oceana #GlobalCharter #NGO #EnvironmentalJustice #MarineConservation #IUUFishing #MFE #MarFishEco #FisheriesConsultants

🚨 Project Announcement 🚨 🌊 Proud to announce our collaboration with The Coalition for Fisheries Transparency on the Global Charter for Fisheries Transparency! 🌍🐟 📍 Location: Global 📅 Year: 2024 MFE was commissioned by Oceana, as part of the Coalition for Fisheries Transparency*, to delve into the Charter's 10 transparency principles. This work involved providing detailed support for each principle using scientific literature and global case studies on fisheries transparency and IUU (Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated) fishing. Our Contributions: 1.Elaboration of Principles: Detailed explanations and support for the Charter’s 10 transparency principles. 2.User Guide Creation: Recommendations for promoting fisheries transparency, with specific guidance on achieving each principle, including special considerations for small-scale fisheries. 3. Explanatory Pitch Deck: A resource for Coalition partners to use in outreach efforts to governments globally, showcasing the importance of adopting the principles. The ten principles of the Charter aim to ensure seafood is free from IUU fishing practices and human rights abuses by making vessel and fishing activity information widely available. These principles are designed to support one another, promoting true transparency across global fishery supply chains. *The Coalition for Fisheries Transparency is an international community of NGOs committed to improving transparency and accountability in fisheries worldwide. By sharing intelligence, resources, and strategies, the Coalition maximizes its impact and fosters a strong community among transparency leaders. The Coalition's steering committee includes NGOs like EJF, GFW, Oceana, PRCM, Seafood Legacy, and WWF, guiding the Coalition with their expertise in fisheries transparency. For more information or to view the full report in English: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://lnkd.in/ewR_qjbn If you have additional questions or want to connect please email MarFishEco at projects@marfisheco.com. View this project on our website here: https://lnkd.in/eAwh7Qdu Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF), GFW Technologies, Oceana, PRCM-Regional Partnership for Coastal and Marine Conservation in West Africa, Seafood Legacy, WWF, EU IUU Fishing Coalition, Emily Porterfield, Maisie Pigeon, Paige Roberts, Daniel Skerritt, Philip Chou, Agata Mrowiec, Richard Castillo, Anna Gelderd, Sarah M. Glaser, PhD, Kathryn Matthews, Ryan Orgera, Thomas Walsh, Georg K. Werner #FisheriesTransparency #Sustainability #Oceana #GlobalCharter #NGO #EnvironmentalJustice #MarineConservation #IUUFishing #MFE #MarFishEco #FisheriesConsultants

Whilst the subject matter is worrying, it is great that there is now becoming a real consistent momentum in mainstream media about abuses in global seafood supply chains. Much of this push has been from Ian Urbina and team. Check out the teams website which is looking awesome these days: https://lnkd.in/eR4sKceW Great stuff to uncover what is happening out of sight and out of (most) minds. #IUU #abuses #seafood #outlawocean #ESG #CSR #sustainability ⛴ 🐟 🍤 🙅♂️