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ISSF Publishes 2026 IOTC Position Statement
ISSF has released its position statement for the 2026 meeting of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC), outlining science-based priorities to strengthen tuna fisheries management in the region. The statement highlights key areas for action, including improved compliance processes, effective catch limits for tropical tuna, strengthened bycatch mitigation, expanded electronic monitoring, and enhanced transparency in vessel activity and transshipment. Together, these recommendations are designed to support measurable progress toward sustainable tuna fisheries and reinforce accountability across IOTC member countries.
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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 four 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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