Ponte Metiche Con Tu Ceviche
That seafood looks yummy… but do you know where it comes from?
It’s time to get curious about your seafood! Because what’s on your plate has a story – and not all of it is yummy.
Behind some of the seafood we enjoy every day is a global crisis: IUU fishing.
What is IUU fishing?
IUU fishing isn’t just about fish. It’s about people, power, and exploitation.
• Critical ecosystems are being depleted
• Small-scale, artisanal fishers are losing their livelihoods
• Workers at sea face forced labor, abuse, and human trafficking
Learn more about IUU fishing and get the full story behind your seafood with our newly released animated videos.
A Path Forward and How You Can Help
On March 24, 2026, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed the FISH Act, a bipartisan bill to combat IUU fishing. The FISH Act would:
• Direct the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to establish a blacklist of foreign vessels and owners that have engaged in IUU fishing.
• Direct the administration to address IUU fishing in any relevant international agreement.
• Direct the U.S. Coast Guard to increase its work with partner countries and increase at-sea inspection of foreign vessels suspected of IUU fishing.
• Direct the administration to report to Congress on how new technologies can aid in the fight against IUU fishing, the complexities of the seafood trade relationship between Russia and China, and the economic costs of IUU fishing to the U.S.
TAKE ACTION: Contact Your Member of Congress
The U.S. is the world’s largest seafood importer in the world, bringing in $26.6 billion in seafood in 2024. Congress has the power and responsibility to lead!
➡️ TAKE ACTION: Contact Congress ⬅️
Use the sample messaging below to urge your elected officials to take action against IUU fishing and support the FISH Act.
Hi, my name is [Name], and I’m a constituent from [City and State]. I’m calling to urge the Representative to take strong action against IUU fishing and support the FISH Act. IUU fishing is not only hurting our ocean, it’s also tied to serious human rights abuses, including forced labor and exploitation at sea. I’m encouraged that the Senate has already passed the bipartisan FISH Act, and I hope the Representative can join in supporting this effort. Thank you.
Use our form linked below to connect with your members of Congress today!