To shape RFMO discussion and decision-making, ISSF’s science and advocacy experts have outlined their concerns and advice below. Our position statements — which we disseminate ahead of RFMO annual meetings and special sessions — also explore these priority topics.
IATTC must accelerate adoption and implementation of comprehensive, precautionary harvest strategies for Eastern Pacific Ocean tuna stocks.
ICCAT must adopt a new tropical tuna conservation measure.
Further improvements to the measure adopted in 2022 are needed because critical elements were not strengthened — the matter of total allowable catch (TAC) allocation among ICCAT members, for example. TACs must be completely allocated in order to identify non-compliance.
IOTC must adopt an effective, enforceable rebuilding plan for yellowfin tuna that gives full effect to IOTC Scientific Committee advice. And for skipjack and bigeye, ensure that catches do not exceed the agreed annual limit.
WCPFC must adopt a new tropical tuna conservation measure that includes improved FAD management provisions and outputs of the skipjack Management Procedure adopted last year.
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