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
Common Oceans Program. Global coordination
2026
The factsheet presents the Common Oceans Program Global Coordination Project, which promotes collective action among governments, organizations, and...
Electronic Monitoring Minimum Standards Harmonization. Workshop report, 10–12 December 2024, San Sebastián, Spain
2025
This document is the report of the second electronic monitoring (EM) implementation workshop on the implementation of EM systems and the development...
Brochures
Management procedures and management strategy evaluation: A brief guide
2025
This brochure highlights the global shift toward Management Procedures (MPs), or harvest strategies, as a superior alternative to traditional stock...
Brochures
How to efficiently craft a management procedure: a guide to steps and timelines
2025
A factsheet providing essential guidance on developing Management Procedures (MPs) for sustainable fisheries.
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...