ISSF releases updated report assessing global tuna stocks

Published 2024년 12월 4일

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The International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) has released an updated report revealing that 88% of the global tuna catch comes from stocks at healthy levels, an improvement from the previous report. However, 10% of the total catch requires stronger management, with no change from the last report. The report, released several times a year, uses the latest scientific data to evaluate 23 major commercial tuna stocks. The ISSF maintains an interactive tool on its website to help users understand the status of these stocks.

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ISSF releases updated report assessing global tuna stocks. 88% of Global tuna catch comes from stocks at healthy levels; 10% requires stronger management. Catch from stocks at healthy levels of abundance improved two-percentage-points versus march 2024 report. Of the total commercial tuna catch worldwide, 88% comes from stocks at “healthy” levels of abundance, according to the November 2024 International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) Status of the Stocks report, marking an improvement of two percentage points compared to previous March 2024 report findings. Overfished stocks account for 10% of the total catch—unchanged from the last report. The percentage of the catch that came from stocks at an intermediate level of abundance decreased from 4%—as reported in March 2024—to 2%. Changes in stock status ratings since the March 2024 report include: According to the November 2024 report, the below tuna stocks are considered overfished and/or subject to overfishing: In terms ...

Source: Fish Focus