Envoy Blog
NFI Crab Council once staffed a single, full-time position to serves as its in-country envoy. The group now partners with Ocean Outcomes to staff the position. The Envoy acts as the Crab Council’s “boots-on-the-ground,” regional coordinator, and resident FIP expert. Whether stock-rebuilding in the Philippines, addressing stakeholder groups in Indonesia, or bringing together partners in Sri Lanka, the Envoy serves as the Council’s field general. Working with a variety of in-country trade-associations, local governments, NGO’s, academia, and researchers, the position helps to ensure fishery needs are being addressed in all our projects.
National Fisheries Institute Crab Council Statement on the Passing of Dr. Abdul Ghofar
March 14, 2023Contact: Gavin Gibbons (703) 752-8891 ggibbons@nfi.org National Fisheries Institute Crab Council Statement on the Passing of Dr. Abdul Ghofar Washington, DC – March 14, 2023 – Dr. Abdul Ghofar was an accomplished fisheries biologist whose contribution to global Blue Swimming Crab work was renowned. He was a tireless advocate for science and sustainability, but he […]
Jackson & Partners Joins Crab Council
June 26, 2020The National Fisheries Institute’s Crab Council announces Jackson & Partners as its latest member. Owned by former professional football and baseball player and now businessman, Bo Jackson, the Chicago-based company expands on Jackson’s Signature Foods line with a focus on value added seafood and other proteins. Already offering a choice selection of beef cuts, squid, […]
SUSTAINABLE ENVOY ACTIVITIES – FEBRUARY 2020
March 4, 2020This Monthly Report consists of the Envoy’s activities in Indonesia, including: MMAF FIP visit and filling the gap on the fisheries research and management among government and stakeholders in Betahwalang Central Java Indonesia, 5 February; Coordination with Indonesian MMAF DG Marine and Fisheries Competitiveness Strengthening, DG MCS and DF Capture Fisheries regarding implementation of Control […]
Crab Council May, June 2019 Updates
July 18, 2019The Crab Council is a coalition of U.S. seafood companies focused on crab sustainability. This regular newsletter contains recent information on FIP updates and sustainability progress including: Crab Council Summer Working Group BSC Larval Study Meeting BSC Receives Indonesian Development Status Government and Community Coordination Crab Council Summer Working Group In early June, the Crab […]
Crab Council Updates-April 2019
May 17, 2019The Crab Council is a coalition of U.S. seafood companies focused on crab sustainability. This regular newsletter contains recent information on FIP updates and sustainability progress including: Crab Council SENA Meeting NGO & University Coordination New Member Sea Delight Summer Working Group Crab Council SENA Meeting The Crab Council held its annual meeting during the […]
Sustainable Envoy Activities–September 2018
October 1, 2018Indonesia The second National BSC Coordination meeting of 2018 was held in Bogor September 4-5. Jointly hosted by MMAF DG Capture Fisheries and Sustainable Fisheries Partnership, the meeting centered on the creation of action plans for fisheries management and featured a collection of regulatory stakeholders discussing the current state of crab sustainability and necessary paths […]
Sustainable Envoy Activities-August 2018
August 31, 2018August 2018 saw a flurry of activity with the blue swimming crab FIP in Indonesia. Indonesia In Indonesia, I attended a meeting at MMAF’s Fish Quarantine and Inspection Agency (BKIPM) regarding integration of control document measures into the export health certificate. This cross-agency effort seeks to add the control document’s sustainability measures (e.g. minimum size, […]
Sustainable Envoy Activities–July 2018
August 10, 2018July was a busy month with meetings held for Control Document Implementation and Kendari provincial fishery matters. CD system implementation Two strategic meetings were held related to CD implementation. MMAF held a meeting in Jakarta and APRI discussed the Control Document during their 2nd Quarterly meeting Surabaya. At the national level, MMAF DG of Fisheries […]
Sustainable Envoy Activities-January 2018
February 23, 2018January was a productive month full of meetings and coordination. 08 January 2018, Control Document training was held in Semarang and attended by all auditors of APRI, SFP, NFI Crab Council and Crab Group of the Diponegoro University. The importance of an independent Control Document system was highlighted as a tool for responsible supply chain […]
Sustainable Envoy Activities-November 2017
December 1, 2017Indonesia, SFP Indonesia Fisheries Forum 14-15 November 2017 Sustainable Fisheries Partnership hosted an Indonesia Fisheries Forum November 14-15. One focus of the discussion centered on issues of compliance. I and Bambang of APRI facilitated a dialogue session on blue swimming crab. The discussion’s consensus called for better coordination between industry and government to produce effective […]