The international treaty we propose will be a key tool in working to unite leaders of countries across the world and help them establish policies in their own country to curb overfishing. Some of our ideas, however, especially those concerning education and awareness, would be best implemented and administered by non-governmental organizations.
One such program would involve ecolabeling and the certification of sustainable fish products. With a logo to distinguish sustainably caught fish from unsustainably caught fish, consumers can be encouraged to take on the social responsibility of supporting the product that is better for the environment. More about ecolabeling is detailed in the Certification section.
An Adopt-a-Fish program would encourage public involvement in fish conservation while generating revenue.