Effective Catch Documentation Schemes (CDS) could contribute to the elimination of IUU-derived tuna from supply chains, and would also harbour the potential to solve issues related to the gathering of catch and effort data and quota management. Full story

The newsletter will provide periodic updates on activities and outcomes of the ABNJ capacity project as well as of the other Common Oceans projects. Source: Global Ocean Forum

Washington, September 24, 2014 – The World Bank Group approved the $10 million "Ocean Partnership for Sustainable Fisheries and Biodiversity Conservation project", a key part of the Common Oceans program.  Source: The World Bank

The video tells the story of CCAMLR: its creation, its functions and its challenges. Full video Source: CCAMLR

The position covers a dual role as both the project coordinator leading the Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ) Deep Seas Project Management Unit team in implementing the ABNJ Deep Sea Project and as a deep-sea fisheries specialist.