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Updated RFMO Snapshots Track Progress in Tuna Fisheries Management
ISSF has released updated editions of its RFMO Best Practices Snapshots, providing a concise overview of how the world’s tuna regional fisheries management organizations (RFMOs) align with widely recognized best practices for sustainable fisheries management.
The snapshots summarize progress and remaining gaps across key policy areas, including harvest strategies, monitoring and compliance, management of fish aggregating devices (FADs), and bycatch mitigation measures. They are designed as quick reference tools for policymakers, seafood companies, NGOs, and other stakeholders seeking to understand how tuna RFMOs compare against established management benchmarks.
The series covers the five RFMOs responsible for tuna management globally: ICCAT, IOTC, IATTC, WCPFC, and CCSBT. By highlighting both improvements and opportunities for further action, the snapshots help inform ongoing RFMO discussions aimed at strengthening science-based management and long-term sustainability of tuna fisheries.
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Mapping the Global Network Supporting Sustainable Tuna Policies
ISSF has also updated its web feature examining the organizations and initiatives contributing to stronger tuna fisheries management worldwide.
“A Global View of ISSF & Tuna Industry Influence for Sustainable Fishing Policies” maps the network of industry, environmental organizations, and scientific partners working across the five tuna RFMOs to advance science-based policies.
The feature highlights how collaboration among seafood companies, NGOs, research institutions, and other stakeholders contributes to policy progress on issues such as harvest strategies, monitoring and transparency, and bycatch mitigation. It also illustrates the geographic reach of these partnerships and their role in supporting improvements in tuna fisheries governance.
By visualizing these connections, the feature provides insight into the broader ecosystem of organizations contributing to sustainable tuna management and the collective influence shaping RFMO policy discussions.
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ISSF Repeals Conservation Measure on Indian Ocean Yellowfin Tuna
The ISSF Board of Directors recently repealed ISSF Conservation Measure 1.3 – IOTC Yellowfin Tuna Rebuilding following a review of updated scientific advice on the status of Indian Ocean yellowfin tuna.“ISSF adopted CM 1.3 to support stock rebuilding at a time when scientific advice clearly indicated urgent action was needed and wasn’t being taken by the IOTC,” said Susan Jackson, President of ISSF. “While stock recovery is driven by multiple factors, the actions taken by ISSF participating companies to follow the scientific advice at the time demonstrates how industry can contribute constructively when management processes are lacking.”
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