Bridging Critical Gaps for Indian Ocean Tuna Fisheries
May 6, 2026 | 4 min to read
When the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) convenes this May, it will be to meet and make policy decisions after a period of tangible progress. Recent outcomes, like strengthened FAD management and the adoption of management procedures (also known as harvest strategies) for some key stocks, show what can be achieved when IOTC members translate science-based recommendations into action.
The focus now shifts to making progress on additional sustainability priorities for Indian Ocean tuna fisheries management. As detailed in the ISSF 2026 position statement, two priorities stand out: (1) reinforcing tuna stock conservation through effective management procedures, and (2) strengthening bycatch mitigation alongside the monitoring needed to support it.
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