This “snapshot” identifies best practices in observer requirements, and then shows each RFMO’s progress in implementing those practices. The snapshot was updated in May 2025.
See our related report, ISSF 2023-08: Survey of RFMO Observer Programs and a Set of Best Practices.*
This “snapshot” identifies best practices in Fish Aggregating Device (FAD) management, and then shows each RFMO’s progress in implementing those practices. The snapshot was updated in May 2025.
This “snapshot” identifies best practices in tuna RFMO transshipment regulations, and then shows each RFMO’s progress in implementing those practices. This snapshot was updated in May 2025.
See our related report, ISSF 2023-06: Transshipment: Strengthening Tuna RFMO Transshipment Regulations.*
This timeline graphic, developed in March 2025, shows 2011–2024 milestones in efforts by all tuna Regional Fisheries Management Organizations (RFMOs) to develop management strategy evaluations (MSE) and precautionary management procedures (MP) for albacore, bigeye, bluefin, and skipjack tuna stocks.
This infographic identifies solutions to several potential negative impacts of Fish Aggregating Devices (FADs), and then tracks four tuna Regional Fisheries Management Organizations’ implementation of the solutions.
It is based on the peer-reviewed research article “Benefits, concerns, and solutions of fishing for tunas with drifting fish aggregation devices,” co-authored by ISSF’s Dr. Victor Restrepo and Dr. Gala Moreno and colleagues, which was published July 2023 in Fish and Fisheries.
The infographic was updated in March 2025.
All tuna RFMOs have made progress in using electronic monitoring (EM) systems to provide on-board vessel monitoring.
RFMOs begin using data received from EM systems for scientific and/or compliance purposes approximately two years after the adoption of EM minimum standards: one year for program implementation, and an additional year for data review and submission. However, for those CPCs currently implementing an EM program, this timeline could be shortened to one year.
ISSF prepared this position statement for consideration at the 21st regular session of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC), which will take place November 28–December 3, 2024. The statement covers topics in these categories: compliance processes; tuna stock conservation; fish aggregating device (FAD) management; electronic monitoring and reporting and observer coverage; transshipment regulation; effective management procedures (harvest strategies); bycatch mitigation and shark protections; and capacity. The statement also includes ISSF’s top “asks” or requests of WCPFC.
ISSF prepared this position statement for consideration at the 20th regular session of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC), which will take place December 4-8, 2023. The statement covers topics in these categories: compliance processes; tuna stock conservation; fish aggregating device (FAD) management; electronic monitoring and reporting and observer coverage; transshipment regulation; effective management procedures (harvest strategies); bycatch mitigation and shark protections; and capacity. The statement also includes ISSF’s top “asks” or requests of WCPFC.
NOTE: This snapshot was reviewed in April 2025. It is up to date with current RFMO measures.
This “snapshot” identifies best practices in authorised vessel lists, and then shows each RFMO’s progress in implementing those practices. The snapshot was updated in June 2023.
See our related report, ISSF 2023-07: Tuna RFMO Authorised Vessel Lists: A Comparative Analysis to Identify Best Practices.*
NOTE: This snapshot was reviewed in April 2025. It is up to date based on current RFMO measures.
This “snapshot” identifies best practices in IUU vessel listing, and then shows each RFMO’s progress in implementing those practices. The snapshot was updated in June 2023.
See our related report, ISSF 2022-08: Combatting IUU Fishing: Continual Improvement and Best Practices for IUU Listing Measures in Tuna RFMOs.*
