ISSF report on the current state of biodegradable dFADs calls for more innovation to compete with traditional models

Biodegradable drifting fish aggregating devices (dFADs), though more environmentally friendly than traditional models, are hindered by shorter lifespans than petroleum-plastic devices, but a new report from the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) highlighting a new dFAD design may offer a solution. The ISSF, a U.S.-based globally focused NGO that centers on tuna sustainability, released a report titled “Biodegradable drifting fish aggregating devices: Current status and…