Task Force II

Communications

To promote and illustrate the pathways taken by SeaBOS in leading the global transformation towards sustainable seafood production and improving ocean health.

OUR AIMS

  • Collaborate and invest in the development and deployment of emerging approaches and technologies for sustainable fisheries and aquaculture
  • Support novel initiatives and innovations for ocean stewardship

Communication and awareness building is critical in SeaBOS’ efforts to lead a global transformation towards sustainable seafood production and a healthy ocean. This Task Force is an essential part of SeaBOS’ larger strategy to accelerate ocean transformation.

Sustainable Development Goal 14: conserve and sustainable use use of the oceans, seas and marine resources

  • Increase scientific knowledge, develop research capacity and transfer marine technology
  • Enhance the conversation and sustainable use of oceans and their resources, by implementing e.g. UNCLOS (United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea)

Our Accomplishments

Outputs

Task force leaders

Sophie Noonan (Until June 2022)

Global Brand & Communications Manager Skretting Group

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Sturle Hauge Simonsen

Head of Communication, Stockholm Resilience Centre

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CEO Sponsors

Therese Log Bergjord

CEO, Skretting & COO, Nutreco

Lead companies

Lead scientific institutions

ALL TASK FORCES

TASK FORCE I

Addressing IUU fishing, endangered species, and forced labour

Contributing to the elimination of IUU fishing and forced labour in seafood production, and mitigating the impacts on endangered species.

Task Force II

Communications

To promote and illustrate the leadership taken by SeaBOS in leading the global transformation towards sustainable seafood production, and improving ocean health.

Task Force III

Working with governments

To work with governments towards sustainable seafood production, as well as mechanisms to reduce antibiotics in aquaculture.

Task Force IV

Transparency and Governance of SeaBOS

To develop clear governance, staffing and funding mechanisms, as well as monitoring and tracking of progress, transparency of reporting by SeaBOS members.

Task Force V

Reducing ocean plastics

To identify ways to improve ocean health through removal and prevention of plastics into the marine environment as well as re-use, recycling and alternative materials.

Task Force VI

Climate Resilience

To identify global solutions to the impacts of climate change on sustainable seafood production, as well as the ability of seafood production for humanity, along with a healthy ocean, to play a role in the mitigation of, and adaptation to, climate change impacts.