Knowledge sharing and learning are at the core of the Common Oceans Program, supporting awareness raising and informed decision-making on key issues related to sustainable management and biodiversity conservation in the ocean areas beyond national jurisdiction.
Tools
Dgroups
Dgroups is the Common Oceans Program knowledge sharing platform that is accessible to partners and stakeholders of the Program.
Fisheries and Aquaculture
Multi-lingual online courses including a variety of topics relevant to high seas fisheries management and governance.
Vulnerable marine ecosystems database
The VME database is a global inventory of fisheries measures adopted in areas beyond national jurisdiction to prevent significant adverse impacts of bottom fisheries on vulnerable marine ecosystems.
Publications
Joint workshop on bycatch in tuna fisheries. Workshop proceedings, 27–29 January 2025, Rome, Italy
2026
The report documents key discussions from a joint tuna Regional Fisheries Management Organization workshop, organized by the Common Oceans Tuna Project...
Adapting to a changing ocean: management procedures and climate resilience
2026
This flyer illustrates how climate change is reshaping fisheries by influencing stock productivity, shifting species distributions, and increasing ecological...
Global blue shark management strategy evaluation. Workshop report
2026
The Global Blue Shark Management Strategy Evaluation (MSE) Workshop, held at FAO headquarters in Rome from 14 to 16 October 2025, brought together 25...
Socio-Ecosystem Diagnostic Analysis (SEDA)Informing a Strategic Action Programme for the Stewardship of the Sargasso Sea
2026
The Socio-Ecosystem Diagnostic Analysis (SEDA), which was researched and written over four years by more than 25 experts presents the clearest scientific...
E-learning course
Strengthening deep-sea fisheries management in areas beyond national jurisdiction
15/05/2024
This e-learning course provides introductory level knowledge necessary to sustainably manage deep-sea fisheries (DSF) in areas beyond national jurisdiction (ABNJ). It covers both the policy and legal, as well as the operational aspects of management, and outlines the roles and responsibilities of...