Portugal and Spain Regain MSC Certification for Iberian Sardine Fishery

According to a press release from the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), purse seine fishing fleets in Spain and Portugal recently regained their MSC certification for Iberian sardines, making it the first fishery to achieve this sustainability marker through such an alliance.

This joint accomplishment was made possible through coordinated efforts from the entire sector's value chain, including fishers, the processing industry and distributors.

The Iberian sardine is a key marine resource for the two European countries.

While the Portuguese sardine fleet had previously been certified as sustainable, it was suspended...

New Research Reveals 26 of 30 Largest Tuna Companies Don't Disclose Accurate Catch Data

Nonprofit financial think tank Planet Tracker just released a research report revealing that only four of the world's 30 largest tuna fishing companies disclose accurate catch data for their fishing operations.

The report, entitled “Tuna Turner: Investors Must Turn Up Transparency in the Tuna Industry,” refers to the 30 largest tuna companies as “the Tuna 30." These companies account for 46% of the total global tuna catch, which amounts to 5.2 million tonnes worldwide, with 1.6 million tonnes accounting for Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified catch...

SWEN CP Launches Blue Ocean 2 Fund, Raises 53% of Target at First Close 

SWEN Capital Partners (SWEN CP) has raised €160 million in the first close of its Blue Ocean 2 fund — reaching 53% of its second-generation target.  

Blue Ocean is the largest ocean impact venture fund geared toward backing start-ups focused on the regeneration of ocean biodiversity. Working alongside sustainability organizations like Ifremer, BlueInvest and ChangeNow, the fund tackles issues like over-fishing, ocean pollution, and climate change. 

“The SWEN Blue Ocean strategy fully embodies the Mission we have set for ourselves: putting...

Red Lobster Engages Middle School Students with New Ocean Sustainability Challenge

National seafood restaurant chain Red Lobster recently announced the launch of its new program, the Red Lobster Ocean Sustainability Challenge.

The initiative, which begins on February 5, invites teams of middle schoolers across the United States (with up to five people) to submit three-minute video presentations of innovative solutions that improve the world’s oceans and waterways.

The program aligns with Red Lobster’s Seafood with Standards initiative, which outlines the company’s commitment to protecting the ocean and sourcing foods that are high-quality, traceable, and sustainable...

S&P Global Ranks Blumar as Best Fishery in Chile

S&P Global recently gave Chilean seafood producer Blumar a high rating of 73 points in the Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA)’s Food category.

This marks Blumar’s newly declared status as the best fishery in Chile and among the country’s top two salmon farms, ranking highest of the two in the CSA’s performance area. This is an impovement of 17 points from last year.

Since Blumar was first evaluated by S&P Global in 2021, its score increased a total of 31 points, or 74%. The 2024 scoring places the...

Thai Union Releases 2024 Sustainability Report  

Thai Union released its 2024 Sustainability Report this week, detailing its role over the last year in protecting marine ecosystems and building transparency across global seafood supply chains.  

The seafood producer kicked off 2024 with the launch of its Lower Carbon Shrimp Program in Thailand, which aims to decarbonize shrimp production and lower greenhouse gas emissions. Thai Union also achieved zero waste to landfill status at 23 of its 32 manufacturing and distribution sites.  

Another big takeaway from the report is the company’s progress when it comes to tuna. Thai Union sourced...

New Report Shows Upward Trajectory for European Union's Blue Economy

On May 22, 2025, the European Commission (EC) published its annual Blue Economy Report, detailing the current economic performance of the European Union’s (EU) blue economy sectors and providing estimates of the sectors’ future economic performance.

The EC defines “blue economy” as all economic activities based on or related to the ocean, seas and coasts, including economic sectors like fisheries and aquaculture, coastal tourism, shipping, ports, and marine renewable energy.

According to the recent report, the EU blue economy has been on an upward trajectory since the COVID-19 crisis...

Regal Springs’ Sustainability Alliance with Honduran Government Benefits Local Communities

Honduran tilapia producer Regal Springs Honduras, also known as Aquafinca St. Peter Fish, recently renewed its strategic alliance with the Government of the Republic of Honduras and the national electric company Empresa Nacional de Energia Eletrica (ENEE).

Once again, the entities will work team up to facilitate local sustainability and protect aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems within Honduras.

A major aspect of the partnership is collaborating to strengthen key operations in the country’s hydroelectric dam El Cajón, which is the fifth largest dam in the Americas and situated in Lake El Cajón...

Thai Union Ranks No.1 in Food Products Industry on DJSI

Global seafood company Thai Union has been ranked number one in the food products industry on the 2024 Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI).

The DJSI, which is made up of global sustainability leaders identified by S&P Global through the Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA), represents the top 10% of the largest 2,500 companies in the S&P Global BMI.

Thai Union racked up a CSA SCORE of 85%. This marks its eleventh consecutive year being listed on the DJSI. Thai Union has also received number one ranking on the...