Achieving sustainable fisheries

The Environmental Law Institute works to develop legal and policy frameworks to support the sustainable management of wild and farmed fish and shellfish resources.

Publications & Resources

NEW: Offshore Aquaculture Regulation Under the Clean Water Act

Dec. 2012

An assessment of the role of the Clean Water Act in regulating offshore aquaculture. Click here for PDF.

Seafood Certification based on FAO Guidelines and Code of Conduct: A Credible Approach?

July 2012

A review of FAO guidelines on the creation and implementation of seafood certification and ecolabelling schemes. Click here for PDF.

Enforcement and Compliance Trends Under IFQ Management in the Gulf of Mexico Commercial Reef Fish Fishery

2012

Investigation of the relationship between catch share programs and compliance and enforcement behavior in a commerical Gulf of Mexico fishery. Click here for PDF.

Workshops & Events

Point Sources and Pollutants: Using the Clean Water Act to Regulate Offshore Aquaculture Discharges

December 5, 2012

This webinar brought together experts from the Environmental Law Institute, the Environmental Protection Agency, and academia to explore questions related to the application of the Clean Water Act to offshore aquaculture. Click here for more information about the webinar.

Fisheries Law Enforcement: Status and Challenges

April 27, 2012

In this session, panelists discussed the key challenges and opportunities facing fisheries law enforcement agencies and the regulated industry. Click here to access a written summary and audio recording of the seminar.

Past ELI Events

View our Past Events page for details about previous fisheries and aquaculture events that ELI has organized.