Securing the long-term health of global tuna fisheries.

TUNA RFMOS


 Since the adoption of the first tuna management procedure in 2011, tuna RFMOs have embraced MSE and management procedures as a management approach to rebuild, first and when needed, and then maintain sustainable tuna stocks and fisheries. 

The following illustrates the development of management procedures by tuna RFMOs. Precautionary management procedures are indispensable tools for achieving sustainable tuna fisheries. MSE provides a rigorous framework for testing management procedures before implementation, reducing risks and enhancing decision-making. Precautionary management procedures ensure that fishing limits are based on scientific evidence, safeguarding stocks from overexploitation. While challenges remain, continued investment in these approaches will be critical in securing the long-term health of global tuna fisheries.


Tuna RFMOs and the Development of MSE and Precautionary Management Procedures for Tunas





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