Press Releases Archives - Friend of the Sea

Blue crab emergency: Friend of the Sea and WSF launch an initiative to support Italian fishers

29/10/2026

Friend of the Sea and the World Sustainability Foundation invite project proposals to contain the invasive species, reduce bycatch and support small-scale fishing businesses through the ‘Blue Crab and Responsible Fishing’ initiative. Damaged aquaculture farms, falling production and businesses under pressure: the blue crab emergency continues to weigh heavily on coastal communities along Italy’s Adriatic […]

Canary Aquatic Live Animals Achieves Friend of the Sea Certification, Advancing Responsible Marine Fish Sourcing for Aquariums Worldwide

20/10/2026

The Canary Islands-based company combines selective marine fish collection, animal welfare and traceability with international zoological projects and scientific research. Canary Aquatic Live Animals, a Spanish company specialising in responsibly supplying live marine fish to public aquariums, zoological institutions, and scientific organisations, has earned Friend of the Sea certification for sustainable ornamental fish sourcing. The […]

Bioguto Becomes Lithuania’s First Friend of the Sea® Certified Omega-3 Brand.

17/09/2026

MB Pilnas šaukštas becomes the first Lithuanian company to achieve Friend of the Sea certification for an omega-3 product, reinforcing its commitment to responsible sourcing and traceability Friend of the Sea®, the international certification programme of the World Sustainability Organization (WSO), is pleased to announce that Lithuanian company MB Pilnas šaukštas has obtained certification […]

World Manta Day: Friend of the Sea at the Forefront of Protecting the Ocean’s Giants

15/09/2026

The growing popularity of manta ray watching highlights the need for tourism practices that respect these animals and their habitat. The Friend of the Sea certification sets specific requirements for manta watching operators with the aim of reducing the impact of these experiences. Celebrated every year on 17 September, World Manta Day provides an opportunity […]

Sanomotion GmbH achieves Friend of the Sea certification for its HERZSTÜCK PROTECT Omega-3 Product

24/07/2026

Sanomotion GmbH, a Germany-based company specialising in high-quality nutritional supplements, is proud to announce that its HERZSTÜCK PROTECT Omega-3 product has been certified Friend of the Sea, an internationally recognised standard for sustainable marine ingredients. The certification confirms that all marine raw materials meet strict sustainability and traceability criteria across the entire supply chain. […]

Webinar: “Sustainable Beaches: Friend of the Sea Certification for the Future of Coastal Tourism”

21/07/2026

We are delighted to invite you to a free webinar by World Sustainability Organization: “Sustainable Beaches: Friend of the Sea Certification for the Future of Coastal Tourism” 📅 Date: 30th of July 2026⏰ Time: 4 PM (Central Europe Summer Time) Who is this webinar for? Sustainability and environmental managers Media professionals and journalists NGOs, conservation […]

SailBluEyes: Sailing To Discover and Protect the Sea

20/07/2026

After obtaining Friend of the Sea certification, SailBluEyes has joined the Tourism & Conservation Alliance, the new international responsible tourism programme promoted by the World Sustainability Foundation. Experiences at sea are increasingly appreciated by those wishing to experience nature up close. Today, however, a journey can also become a concrete opportunity to contribute to the […]

Weishardt® Reinforces Its Commitment to Marine Sustainability with Friend of the Sea® Certification

16/07/2026

The French collagen leader renews its commitment to responsible marine sourcing, with its flagship Naticol® marine collagen peptide range certified to the Friend of the Sea® standard. Marine sustainability remains a cornerstone of Weishardt®‘s corporate strategy. Certified by Friend of the Sea® since 2020 for its marine collagen products, the French company continues to demonstrate its long-term commitment […]

Nutribiótica’s Omega‑3 Kicardio Achieves Friend of the Sea® Certification

09/07/2026

Nutribiótica, a Spanish company specialising in medical nutrition, probiotics and high-quality food supplements, has obtained Friend of the Sea® certification for its premium Omega-3 product, Kicardio. The certification recognises the company’s commitment to responsible sourcing and the protection of marine ecosystems. Friend of the Sea® is an internationally recognised standard for products derived from sustainable fisheries and […]

Tourism & Conservation Alliance: A New Programme Connecting Tourism with Biodiversity Conservation

26/06/2026

In an increasingly interconnected world, tourism continues to grow and remains one of the main ways in which people, cultures and places come together, generating significant economic and social benefits. Alongside these opportunities, however, there is a growing need to address the sector’s environmental impacts. According to a number of international studies, tourism […]

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