The Special Consultative Status allows our team to participate in UN meetings and policy discussions, submit official written and oral statements of support or disagreement, and engage in the crafting of global ocean governance frameworks.
We regularly speak at, contribute to and report from major international ocean conferences, including:
From which, we provide policy briefs, daily reporting, interviews with experts, and general-public explanations of technical issues.
A key part of our work is translating complex policy discussions into accessible stories that inspire public engagement.
Overfishing is a major threat, not only to the open oceans, but especially to coral reefs. At REEF Scuba, we support global policies to promote sustainable fishing.
The most important information about sustainable seafood options and fishing methods.
Download the white paper (PDF)REEF Scuba’s country specific analysis on the Sustainability of Commonly Consumed Fish in Mexico.
Learn more about the Mexico fish recommendations
The following organizations don’t always agree, so if you eat fish, we recommend following the strictest standard.
The Ocean Wise symbol, found on menus and display cases, designates a seafood option as more sustainable.
At REEF Scuba we believe that this tool is not always strict enough, and that’s why we take its recommendations one step further in our white paper.
Seafood Watch, a program of the Monterey Bay Aquarium, provides a detailed guide of most commercial seafood options, containing information about the species, farming method(s) and extent to which they should be considered sustainable.
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) awards wild fisheries that demonstrate sustainable fishing practices with an eco-label on product packaging.
At REEF Scuba, we still advise consumers to buy MSC-labelled fish over unlabeled options.
Friend of the Sea is an international certification program for products and services that respect and protect the marine environment, covering both wild-caught fisheries and aquaculture.
Your support sends our team to the rooms where ocean policy is made, and turns those negotiations into stories everyone can follow.
501(c)(3) · EIN 85-0698477 Tax-deductible UN ECOSOC consultative status
