[wanabidii] Press Releases: U.S. Department of State launches mFish Partnership to Address Sustainable Fishery Challenges

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: U.S. Department of State launches mFish Partnership to Address Sustainable Fishery Challenges 06/16/2014 01:12 PM EDT U.S. Department of State launches mFish Partnership to Address Sustainable Fishery Challenges Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC June 16, 2014 In recognition of Secretary Kerry’s “Our Ocean” Conference on June 16-17, the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Global Partnerships, in collaboration with /tone™ and GSM Association, launched a new public-private partnership today called mFish. mFish is a new initiative that aims to make fishing more sustainable and improve the lives of fishermen and their communities by developing practical solutions that use the power of commercially viable mobile technology.   mFish will leverage the adoption of mobile phone use across the developing world to address sustainable fishing challenges and improve economic conditions in fishing villages. The partnership will establish a means to reach, teach and engage under-served fishing communities.   mFish will be powered by /tone™, a mobile technology platform that brings the people behind global marketers, businesses, and consumers together in a single, personalized interface.   mFish will use mobile services to provide real-time information to help fishermen, managers and the seafood industry to communicate, access information and share data seamlessly. Information can be used to collect and analyze catch data, monitor illegal fishing, trace seafood along supply chains, and improve fishing safety.   Media Contact: Kinsey Casey, U.S. Department of State’s Global Partnership Initiative CaseyK1@state.gov Follow us on twitter @GPIAtState The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:   External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520

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