Digital technologies for traceability and transparency in the global fish supply chains: A systematic review and future directions

IF 3.5 2区社会学 Q2 ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

Marine Policy Pub Date : 2025-04-07 DOI:10.1016/j.marpol.2025.106700

Jonas Cromwell , Charles Turkson , Manoj Dora , Fred Amofa Yamoah

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Abstract

Ensuring sustainability and ethical practices in global fish supply chains requires robust implementation of digital technologies that conform to traceability and transparency policies in the fisheries industry. This paper provides an in-depth review of 27 impactful studies published from 2008 to 2024, examining how digital technologies enhance fish supply chain traceability to inform effective global fisheries policies. The review identifies three key research streams: (1) enabling technologies such as blockchain and Internet of Things; (2) critical traceability parameters for transparency, including fraud prevention and consumer trust; and (3) sustainability benefits, such as enhanced regulatory compliance and cold-chain efficiency. By mapping gaps in current research, this study establishes a future research and policy agenda and underscores the transformative potential of digital innovations in sustainable fish supply chain governance. Policymakers are encouraged to utilise these technologies to create strong frameworks that ensure transparent data sharing and compliance verification among all supply chain participants in order to address illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, promote sustainability, and safeguard human rights in fisheries. Although the focus of this paper is on fish supply chains, findings and recommendations may apply to traceability and transparency in other supply chains aiming for sustainable operations.

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Marine Policy Multiple-

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7.60

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13.20%

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428

期刊介绍： Marine Policy is the leading journal of ocean policy studies. It offers researchers, analysts and policy makers a unique combination of analyses in the principal social science disciplines relevant to the formulation of marine policy. Major articles are contributed by specialists in marine affairs, including marine economists and marine resource managers, political scientists, marine scientists, international lawyers, geographers and anthropologists. Drawing on their expertise and research, the journal covers: international, regional and national marine policies; institutional arrangements for the management and regulation of marine activities, including fisheries and shipping; conflict resolution; marine pollution and environment; conservation and use of marine resources. Regular features of Marine Policy include research reports, conference reports and reports on current developments to keep readers up-to-date with the latest developments and research in ocean affairs.