The Earth Island Institute was founded in 1982 by environmentalist David Brower.It organizes and encourages activism around environmental issues and provides public education. Funding comes from individual members and supporting organizations.
Through fiscal sponsorship, it provides the administrative and organizational framework for many individual projects that would otherwise be duplicating administrative requirements. Some of the projects have enjoyed significant success: a consumer-led boycott resulted in 100% of American tuna becoming "dolphin safe".
Norway to Fish 386.4 Tons of Bluefin Tuna in 2024 Norway
In fisheries negotiations this week, Norway has approved the plan for Norwegian fishing for bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus). Norway will be allowed to fish 386.4 tonnes of bluefin tuna in 2024, wh...
Fisheries subsidies: ‘We have let history down’ Worldwide
The following is an excerpt from an article published by China Dialogue Ocean:
Disappointment as negotiators fail to agree curbs on subsidies for overfishing at World Trade Organization meeting
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The Norwegian snow crab fishery is closing today Norway
On Saturday, March 16, 9,769 tons were caught in this year's Norwegian snow crab fishery. This means that the quota has been overfished by 11 tons, and with two more days, it is likely that the quota ...
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