Comments on: New consortium aims to protect threatened tuna species http://endoftheline.com/blog/archives/493 Imagine a world without fish Wed, 16 May 2012 16:27:05 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: Arjay http://endoftheline.com/blog/archives/493/comment-page-1#comment-3667 Arjay Fri, 12 Jun 2009 12:36:21 +0000 http://endoftheline.com/blog/?p=493#comment-3667 I am so glad that voices are being raised to stimulate evidence-based action on behalf of marine species. Just one small query - still a bit confused about where WWF stands as it seems that WWF International is part of the ISSF and has also signed up to the appeal to IATTC. Is there a conflict between the two initiatives for WWF? Hope not. I am so glad that voices are being raised to stimulate evidence-based action on behalf of marine species. Just one small query - still a bit confused about where WWF stands as it seems that WWF International is part of the ISSF and has also signed up to the appeal to IATTC. Is there a conflict between the two initiatives for WWF? Hope not.

]]> By: Mike Crispino http://endoftheline.com/blog/archives/493/comment-page-1#comment-3658 Mike Crispino Thu, 11 Jun 2009 19:34:56 +0000 http://endoftheline.com/blog/?p=493#comment-3658 RE: New consortium aims to protect threatened tuna species With so many organizations and experts speaking out about the need for conservation measures in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, it’s hard to argue the legitimacy of such complaints, warnings and criticisms. However, this article is not entirely correct and I would like the opportunity to clarify the position of the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF). ISSF was indeed founded as a partnership between by the tuna industry, science and WWF, the global conservation organization, to follow science-based initiatives for the conservation of tuna. We have taken a strong, science-based position on the need for IATTC member nations to follow the advice of their Scientific Staff and enact conservations measures – which include closures – for tuna stocks on the Eastern Pacific Ocean. ISSF recently red-listed the EPO bigeye stock and founding members agreed to refrain from transactions in EPO bigeye if conservation measures are not in place by September of this year. That said, the direct quotations posted in this article come from a collaborative that deserves credit for its position and willingness to act: Conservation International, WWF , The National Fisheries Institute, The Billfish Foundation, The American Fishermen's Research Foundation (AFRF), The Natural Resources Defense Council, The Interamerican Association for Environmental Defense (AIDA), The Center for Biological Diversity , Fauna & Flora International , BirdLife International, Malpelo Foundation of Colombia and the Ocean Conservancy. While ISSF shares many of the concerns this collaborative expressed, we did not play a role in the statement – we were merely mentioned. Please visit us online at www.ISS-Foundation.org, I encourage you to learn more about ISSF and its unique role in effecting change for the sake of stocks of tuna worldwide. I’m happy to answer any questions and can be reached using the contact information below. Mike Crispino Manager, Media Communications International Seafood Sustainability Foundation PO Box 11110 McLean, Virginia 22102 | Direct Line +1 703-752-8897 Learn more at ISS-Foundation.org RE: New consortium aims to protect threatened tuna species

With so many organizations and experts speaking out about the need for conservation measures in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, it’s hard to argue the legitimacy of such complaints, warnings and criticisms. However, this article is not entirely correct and I would like the opportunity to clarify the position of the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF).

ISSF was indeed founded as a partnership between by the tuna industry, science and WWF, the global conservation organization, to follow science-based initiatives for the conservation of tuna.

We have taken a strong, science-based position on the need for IATTC member nations to follow the advice of their Scientific Staff and enact conservations measures – which include closures – for tuna stocks on the Eastern Pacific Ocean. ISSF recently red-listed the EPO bigeye stock and founding members agreed to refrain from transactions in EPO bigeye if conservation measures are not in place by September of this year.

That said, the direct quotations posted in this article come from a collaborative that deserves credit for its position and willingness to act: Conservation International, WWF , The National Fisheries Institute, The Billfish Foundation, The American Fishermen’s Research Foundation (AFRF), The Natural Resources Defense Council, The Interamerican Association for Environmental Defense (AIDA), The Center for Biological Diversity , Fauna & Flora International , BirdLife International, Malpelo Foundation of Colombia and the Ocean Conservancy.

While ISSF shares many of the concerns this collaborative expressed, we did not play a role in the statement – we were merely mentioned.

Please visit us online at http://www.ISS-Foundation.org, I encourage you to learn more about ISSF and its unique role in effecting change for the sake of stocks of tuna worldwide.

I’m happy to answer any questions and can be reached using the contact information below.

Mike Crispino
Manager, Media Communications
International Seafood Sustainability Foundation
PO Box 11110 McLean, Virginia 22102 | Direct Line +1 703-752-8897
Learn more at ISS-Foundation.org

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