What to Watch at WCPFC 2026
In addition to setting a timeline for the transition to biodegradable fish aggregating devices, as ISSF called for in a recent Pacific Island Times op-ed, WCPFC can act on several other priorities when it meets November 30–December 5. Our new preview blog explains why ISSF is urging the Commission to put South Pacific albacore catch advice into effect, increase observer coverage on large-scale longline vessels, and strengthen protections for sea turtles, sharks, and seabirds.
Eastern Atlantic Skipjack in Focus as ICCAT Opens
When ICCAT’s annual meeting opens November 16, Eastern Atlantic skipjack will be among the stocks in focus. Catches have exceeded the level estimated to be sustainable in several recent years. ISSF is calling for a new stock assessment in 2027 to guide management decisions and for faster progress on management procedures that consider skipjack, bigeye, and yellowfin together.
A Global View of Tuna Fisheries Advocacy
How do seafood companies, MSC-certified tuna fisheries, and fishery improvement projects help advance science-based fishing policies? Explore ISSF’s interactive feature to see how this advocacy network extends across four major tuna fishing regions.
