Foundation for tuna conservancy
3 Tuna Companies joined in 2016 to realize the pre-assessment
On 2017, two new companies joined the group and started the Fishery Improvement Project (FIP) to achieve the Marine Stewardship Council Certification in TUNA Conservation through the working plan accomplishment.
Mission
Promote actions for the sustainability of the tuna purse-seine fishery in the Eastern Pacific Ocean;
b) Promote the maximum implementation of sustainable yield of tropical tuna stocks in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, based on scientific and technical studies;
c) Encourage and carry out technical training programs for the benefit of the tuna fishing industry, in order to achieve its optimum performance; and,
d) Support the reduction of environmental impacts on marine ecosystems and the strengthening of public and private management, both nationally and internationally.
MSC
Certified Page
Pre Assessment
2016
Work Plan
2017
ACDR
2020
Full Assessment
2022
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Conditions
Page 403
Tunacons Objectives
Management scheme
In charge of day-to-day work
Representatives of the member companies, of which WWF Ecuador is a participant, and which is responsible for monthly monitoring of activities
Made up of the CEOs of each company, which gives guidelines and makes strategic decisions.
Team
TUNACONS full members
TUNACONS new adherent members
GOOD PRACTICES ON BOARD
FADS MANAGEMENT
