From Sea to Plate

Did you know that keeping illegally captured fish off supermarket shelves is a problem around the world? This is a challenge that is facing the fishing/seafood industry and one of the heaviest traded commodities in the world. We encourage you to read the linked article and then utilize the discussion points provided below to guide conversations around the globe.

Tracking Fish Through the Global Supply Chain

Discussion Points

• Why is it so important to track and monitor the sale and trade of seafood products around the world?
• Explain what is being proposed to help protect against illegal, unprotected and unreported fishing. 
• Why is international buy-in so crucial to this initiative? 
• Which countries have led the way by already adopting similar initiatives? How can buy-in be increased globally in your opinion?