Program News

Coral Triangle, SEAFDEC Member Countries Get First Look at Indonesia Traceability Solutions

1 Aug, 2018 | Feature Article

In 2015, the Oceans and Fisheries Partnership (USAID Oceans) was launched and program learning sites were established as bases for the program to implement and pilot traceability solutions with the goal of improved fisheries management, human welfare, gender equity—and equally as important, regional learning.

From Bait to Plate: How USAID Oceans is employing tech solutions to improve seafood traceability in Southeast Asia

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The following is an except from an article posted by implementing partner, Tetra Tech ARD. To read the full article and view photos from USAID Oceans' work in the field,...

PRESS RELEASE: USAID Oceans brings Philippines Small-Scale Fisheries Online in New Traceability Pilot

27 Jun, 2018 | Press Release

BANGKOK, June 27, 2018 – Marking World Oceans Month, the USAID Oceans and Fisheries Partnership (USAID Oceans) today launched a partnership with Futuristic Aviation and Maritime Enterprise,...

Snapshots: Philippines CDT System Undergoes Live Testing

27 Apr, 2018 | Feature Article

Following the unveiling of the Philippines' electronic Catch Documentation and Traceability System (eCDTS) in late 2017, USAID Oceans and BFAR have been conducting extensive internal...

USAID Oceans Assesses Strengths, Opportunities of Thai Union’s Recent Traceability Pilot in Southern Thailand

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In March 2017, the USAID Oceans and Fisheries Partnership (USAID Oceans) and Thai Union formed a partnership in support of USAID Oceans’ mission to enhance regional catch documentation...

USAID Oceans and FAME form Partnership to Support Philippine Small-Scale Fisheries

30 Mar, 2018 | Feature Article

The USAID Oceans and Fisheries Partnership (USAID Oceans) and the Futuristic Aviation and Maritime Enterprise (FAME) launched a partnership to develop and test catch documentation and...

Digitizing the Supply Chain one Step at a Time: USAID Oceans and MDPI bring Digital Traceability to Indonesian Seafood Processors

29 Mar, 2018 | Feature Article

Seafood supply chains are complex, with products moving through the hands of many players and processes before their final stop with the consumer. While USAID Oceans works to develop...

USAID Oceans Celebrates International Women’s Day 2018

8 Mar, 2018 | Feature Article

In celebration and recognition of International Women’s Day, USAID Oceans rallied partners to show their commitment to gender equity and equality.

Regional Guidance Released for Catch Documentation and Traceability Data Requirements

25 Jan, 2018 | Feature Article

Following an extensive development and peer review period, the USAID Oceans and Fisheries Partnership (USAID Oceans) has just released its guidance on data requirements for robust catch documentation and traceability in Southeast Asia’s wild-caught fisheries.

NOAA Issues Request for Public Comment: Commerce Trusted Trader Program for Seafood Imports

22 Jan, 2018 | Feature Article

NOAA Fisheries has announced the opening of a public comment period on a proposed rule to establish a voluntary Commerce Trusted Trader Program for U.S. importers –a valuable complement...