Seafood companies, retailers, environmental NGOs, and other stakeholders can learn more about ISSA and sustainability topics through these Resource Library materials.
These resources address ISSA membership benefits and eligibility criteria, collaboration and sponsorship opportunities, ISSF’s work and sustainability progress, and seafood market considerations.
“Why Join the International Seafood Sustainability Association?
This information sheet summarizes seven key business benefits of ISSA membership — from protecting supply chains to streamlining costs and efforts — and lists current ISSA member companies. It also covers membership eligibility.
“New Pathways to Industry Leadership”
This piece introduces ISSA membership, including updates in the membership structure to recognize smaller tuna companies and expand participation in the sustainability program.
It also explains the relationship between ISSA and the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF), summarizes ISSA membership benefits, and lists next steps for interested companies.
“Why ISSF Participation Matters for Tuna Sustainability Advocates”
Developed for environmental NGO experts and consultants, this information sheet explains how partnering with ISSF can help to advance shared sustainability goals for tuna fisheries. This piece outlines:
- NGO and ISSF conservation priorities, including traceability and bycatch mitigation
- ISSF participating companies’ role and contributions in progressing sustainable fishing practices
- Opportunities for NGOs to engage with ISSF on seafood industry compliance, vessel tuna sourcing, and other issues
“Contribute to ISSF Initiatives for Sustainable Fisheries”
This PDF explains how tuna sustainability stakeholders — seafood companies and vessels as well as retailers and environmental NGOs — can directly support ISSF programs.
For example, stakeholders can sponsor on-the-water research by ISSF scientists; verification tools for industry, such as vessel compliance audits; and ISSF expert consultations and resources for fishers and Fishery Improvement Projects (FIPs).
“Realizing Value: Tuna Sustainability Progress & Market Confidence”
ISSF and its partner organizations Marine Stewardship Council and Sustainable Fisheries Partnership delivered this presentation at the ISSF 2025 Tuna Sustainability Market Forum in London on November 14, 2025.