Dr. Valentin Schatz, May 2022 Many details of the European Union (EU) proposal on fish aggregating devices (FADs) submitted to the 26th session (S26) of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) represent progress compared to the current IOTC Resolution 19-02. However, the EU proposal is barely more stringent than Resolution 19-02 with respect to the...

Shannon Hardisty, 2022 Members of the Indian Ocean tuna Commission gathered in the Seychelles in mid-May (week commencing 16 May) to discuss key conservation issues in the region. SFACT and WWF co-sponsored a meeting and gala dinner for G16 representatives highlighting two key issues: Yellowfin Tuna Stock and Drifting Fish Aggregating Devices. Yellowfin tuna in...

Shannon Hardisty, 2022 Members of the Indian Ocean tuna Commission gathered in the Seychelles in mid-May (week commencing 16 May) to discuss key conservation issues in the region. SFACT is committed to supporting the active participation of developing coastal states at these engagements, ensuring that their needs and knowledge is represented throughout the meetings. SFACT...