Fishing
Overview
Latest News
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Prize-Winning Designs Make a Difference for Marine Life
The designs for the WWF 2011 International Smart Gear Competition are outstanding examples of how ingenuity can effectively reduce bycatch, a significant threat to marine life. Read more
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Partnering to Save Our Oceans
View an article on thegef.org about a breakthrough approach to help reduce bycatch and ensure a more sustainable future. Read more
Fishing supports the livelihoods of over 200 million people around the world. However, it’s estimated that since the 1950s over 75% of the marine fish stocks are now either fully exploited or overfished.
WWF works with more than 40 countries to:
- end destructive fishing practices
- create and expand marine protected areas
- reform national policies for managing fish
- address the needs of those who depend on marine areas
Why it matters
Fishing is the principal livelihood for over 200 million people around the world but since the 1950s it is estimated that over 75% of the marine fish stocks are now either fully exploited or overfished. Read more
What we are doing
WWF is working with more than 40 countries to end destructive fishing practices, to create and expand marine protected areas, reform national policies for managing fish and address the needs of those who depend on marine areas. Read more
Engaging business
WWF is committed to leveraging change in the way major buyers of seafood interact with their suppliers to improve performance of their source fisheries so they may be certified for sustainability by the Marine Stewardship Council. Read more
Delivering results
WWF co-created the $250 million Sustainable Fisheries Investment Fund for sub-Saharan Africa to transform local fishing practices, restore depleted fisheries and improve the livelihoods of coastal communities. Read more
Sustainable seafood
WWF is working hand-in-hand with fishing communities to develop well-managed fisheries and create new economic incentives for a sustainable future. Read more
Making a difference
Purchase Conscientiously- Say YES to sustainable seafood - Reduce the impact on marine ecosystems and species and check out our "Fish Yes List". Read more
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Take Action
Take action through WWF's Conservation Action Network and pledge to say YES to sustainable seafood.
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Adopt a Turtle
Make a symbolic turtle adoption to help save some of the world's most endangered animals from extinction and support WWF's conservation efforts.
