Focus Area
Environmental Conservation
Location
Global
Beneficiaries
Coastal communities, artisanal fishers, marine ecosystems, global seafood consumers
Safavi's Role
Supporter of Oceana’s campaign activities and policy reform efforts
Key Impact
Helped advance sustainable fishing policies and enforcement of science-based catch limits to rebuild ocean abundance
Project Overview
Overfishing is a critical global issue, with many marine species at risk due to unsustainable fishing practices, illegal operations, and harmful subsidies. Oceana’s Responsible Fishing campaign aims to address these challenges through targeted policy advocacy, enforcement of science-based quotas, and reduction of destructive fishing subsidies.
Safavi’s support contributed to Oceana’s ongoing efforts to strengthen fisheries management systems in key countries that control a significant share of the world’s wild fish catch. The initiative emphasizes long-term sustainability—ensuring ocean ecosystems remain a source of food, jobs, and biodiversity.
Beneficiary Profile
This campaign directly benefits:
Coastal communities that depend on healthy fish stocks for their livelihoods
Artisanal fishers whose rights and access are often threatened by industrial overfishing
Marine ecosystems under pressure from destructive fishing practices
Global seafood consumers reliant on sustainable supply chains
Oceana’s efforts are especially impactful in regions like Chile, the United States, and the European Union, where regulatory reforms have already shown measurable improvements in fish population recovery.
Safavi's Role
The Safavi Philanthropic Initiative supported Oceana’s campaign to promote responsible fisheries management through:
Advocacy for science-based fishing quotas
Reduction of harmful subsidies that lead to overcapacity and ecosystem stress
Tracking and deterrence of illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing practices
Safavi’s involvement helped Oceana pursue global policy changes and strengthen the enforcement of sustainable fishing practices in high-impact jurisdictions.
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Impact Achieved
Through combined efforts by Oceana and its partners, including Safavi:
Chile implemented its first science-based fishing quotas for species such as hake, sardines, and anchoveta
The European Union passed reforms aimed at rebuilding fisheries and restoring biodiversity
In key countries, the number of fisheries with management plans increased by 67% since 2000
Catch limits expanded across jurisdictions, leading to measurable rebounds in populations of species like jack mackerel and Acadian redfish
These changes are helping to restore marine abundance and secure long-term food security for millions.
Purpose & Signifigance
Safavi’s support of this campaign reflects its broader commitment to environmental sustainability and global resilience. Overfishing is a critical challenge facing both marine ecosystems and human communities. By backing efforts to reform fisheries policy and reduce harmful practices, Safavi helps ensure the world’s oceans can continue to provide food, jobs, and ecological balance for generations to come.
Future Outlook
Oceana’s Responsible Fishing campaign continues to target countries with the greatest potential for reform. Safavi’s partnership lays the groundwork for future collaboration aimed at scaling science-based management, protecting artisanal fishers, and ending IUU fishing across more regions. These efforts remain central to securing the ocean’s role in global food systems and climate resilience.
