IATTC Makes Progress, But Key Tuna Decisions Move to 2027
The IATTC made progress on Pacific bluefin tuna, South Pacific albacore, electronic monitoring, and ecosystem management at its annual meeting. But several major ISSF priorities, including a management procedure for tropical tunas and stronger shark conservation measures, were deferred. Read the new ISSF meeting recap for the outcomes and priorities heading into 2027.
Assessing the Environmental Impacts of Tuna Fisheries
An updated ISSF analysis examines the impacts of major tuna fishing methods on non-tuna species, habitats, and the broader marine environment. The report also reviews measures adopted by tuna RFMOs and ISSF to mitigate those impacts.
Explore the Environmental Impacts Report
Did You Know?
All four tuna RFMOs are already working with ecosystem indicators — but most are not yet routinely used to inform management decisions. A new ISSF technical report examines how ecosystem indicators can better inform fisheries management decisions.
ISSF in the News
Inside Tuna Policy, Governance, and Transparency
How to Protect the Ocean
How do international fisheries policy and governance translate into progress for tuna fisheries? On the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, ISSF Vice President of Policy and Outreach Holly Koehler discusses RFMO decision-making, the evolution of tuna management, and how ISSF works across the tuna supply chain to advance conservation, transparency, and accountability.
