Advocacy & Policy
REEF Scuba holds Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
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:
UN Ocean Conferences (UNOC)
IUCN World Conservation Congresses
International Coral Reef Symposium (ICRS)
REEF Futures
Regional ocean governance meetings
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.
Advocating for more sustainable fisheries
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.
White Paper on Sustainable Fishing Practices
The most important information about sustainable seafood options and fishing methods.
Mexico Sustainable Fish Suggestion
REEF Scuba’s country specific analysis on the Sustainability of Commonly Consumed Fish in Mexico.
Certifications for sustainable seafood
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.
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.
