To keep the oceans healthy, we need to manage the marine environment responsibly, as overfishing, pollution and climate change are putting pressure on biodiversity and ecosystems. The Common Oceans Program promotes the sustainable use of marine resources and biodiversity conservation in the ocean areas beyond national jurisdiction [more].
Highlights
Learn management procedures online
Fisheries management procedures have helped tuna stocks make a healthy comeback around the world. Get equipped with the essentials of these winning strategies with this self-paced e-learning course.
Deepwater shark video
What are deep sea sharks and where do they live? And how can scientists work with fishers to gather enough data to know how to reduce impacts?
Who manages deep-sea fisheries?
An introductory course on managing deep-sea fisheries in the ABNJ outlining the roles and responsibilities of governments at national and regional levels.
What we do
Fisheries and the BBNJ
The BBNJ Agreement is an opportunity to mainstream ecosystem-based fisheries management strategies across the common oceans. Read FAOs new factsheet on fisheries in the ABNJ.