The Peruvian artisanal squid fleet accounts for more than 45% of the worldwide landings of the jumbo flying squid (JFS) fishery, the largest invertebrate fishery worldwide. Nevertheless, most vessels involved in the fishery lack secure tenure rights and operate within the informal economy. Interviews and a survey directed to ship-owners allowed identification of three economic regimes under which the fleet operates and estimation of annual operating costs, revenues, and added value. Our results show that the fishery has high economic importance in Peru, accounting annually for 9–15% of the total Peruvian fisheries sector’s GDP.

The Walton Family Foundation has provided over 10 years of support for the Birds Head Seascape. Long term monitoring of the area has allowed researchers to look at the link between protected area management and social and ecological outcomes.

Artisanal fishers in the Yucatán Peninsula are embracing sustainable fishing to protect the oceans – and their communities

Paul Greenberg shares insights into how to improve the health of global fish populations – and how seafood consumers can help

The foundation’s Environment Program leaders discuss the threats posed by climate change – and the actions we can take to turn the tide

El esfuerzo por registrar una flota artesanal se convierte en motivo de orgullo para su comunidad

An effort to register an artisanal fleet becomes a source of pride for its community

More fishers are becoming licensed and using technology to trace fish from boat to plate

The Walton Family Foundation is working to improve ocean health amid climate change and overfishing

By engaging communities, working with nature and focusing on innovation, we can find lasting solutions to the environmental threats of climate change

The foundation's Oceans team promotes sustainable management of fisheries to protect ecosystems and build thriving coastal communities

Walton Family Foundation continues support for Sustainable Fisheries Partnership and celebrates the central role the oceans play in life and livelihood

Octopus fisheries provide critical opportunities for women

A new report offers solutions to help fishers adapt to changing oceans and fish stocks

Climate change and fisheries management

Steady intervention from markets has helped improve ocean health and build well-managed fisheries