Seafood Supply (Block) Chain
Blockchain technology offers a robust solution to combat illegal fishing by enhancing the traceability and transparency of seafood supply chains. By creating an immutable and decentralized ledger for recording data, blockchain ensures that each catch is documented, and its journey from ocean to plate can be tracked with precision. This traceability is critical in verifying the legality of the catch at each point of the supply chain, from the initial catch to the final sale. When a fish is caught, relevant details such as the species, location, time, and method of catch can be recorded on the blockchain. This information is then updated and verified at each subsequent stage—landing, processing, distribution, and retail. The decentralized nature of blockchain means that no single entity has control over the data, making it nearly impossible to tamper with or falsify records. This helps in preventing illegally caught fish from entering the market, as each product can be traced back to its...