Oceans
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June 5, 2025Illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing poses a significant threat to global fish stocks, marine ecosystems, and the economic well-being of communities dependent on fishing. This research study by itad examined how import control rules can influence IUU fishing, the support support they need to be effective and any unintended consequences they may have. Specifically, it examined import control rules in the European Union's IUU Regulation, the United States' Seafood Import Monitoring Program and Japan's Domestic Trade of Specific Marine Animals and Plants Act.
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February 12, 2025Up and down the coast of Maine, commercial fishermen are securing a better future for waterfront communities and ensuring sustainable seafood reaches our dinner plates.
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November 7, 2024A journey through the archipelago uncovers how sustainable tuna fishing practices are impacting entire communities
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October 23, 2024Women have always been integral to Yanett Castro’s community in the shallow lagoons off Sinaloa. Today, her all-female fishing cooperative is making it official
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October 21, 2024From fish processor to boat owner to industry leader and activist, Elsa Vega has been breaking barriers for women in a male-dominated realm
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October 21, 2024Environment Program Director Moira Mcdonald introduces a new Walton Family Foundation storytelling series, The Ripple Effect, featuring women who are leading the way in protecting water resources in the face of climate change.
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June 7, 2024This World Oceans Day, we're inspired by the progress our grantees have made to secure a healthy future for our oceans
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May 7, 2024Peru has made steady progress towards sustainability thanks to collaboration up and down the nation’s fish supply chain
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October 17, 2023With training and support, one North American nonprofit makes the case that gender equity is a critical tool for sustainability
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June 7, 2023Morning Consult Poll Shows 68% of adults are worried that climate change is having a negative impact on the health of the ocean
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April 17, 2023The Walton Family Foundation collaborated with Impact Institute to gain actionable information for decision-making and strategy development required to support and preserve fishery communities. The project has consisted of performing two value chain assessments on selected fish supply chains. This report focuses on the blue swimming crab from Indonesia.
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April 17, 2023The Walton Family Foundation collaborated with Impact Institute to gain actionable information for decision-making and strategy development required to support and preserve fishery communities. The project consisted of performing two value chain assessments on selected fish supply chains within the operational work of WFF. This report focuses on Peru's mahi-mahi fishery.
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March 22, 2023Environment Program Director Moira Mcdonald discusses the important role sustainable agriculture must play in ensuring healthier rivers and oceans.
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March 15, 2023Together with USAID and nine other environmental NGOs, Por la Pesca seeks to reduce illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing by up to 30%
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December 15, 2022A national poll found overwhelming support among Latinos for measures to protect oceans. Grassroots organizers are turning that passion into action
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December 13, 2022More than 62 million people living in the U.S. are Latino or about one in every five. Latinos make up the second largest demographic, yet Latinos are not a monolithic voting bloc. While the Latino community varies in political party affiliation, a new poll has found that the overwhelmingly majority support strong policies to protect the ocean and prevent plastic pollution. According to the U.S. Latinos and the Ocean Poll, conducted for Azul, Latino voters want the nation to invest more, and are willing to pay more themselves, to advance ocean justice.