Indian Ocean Tuna Commission -IOTC
The Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) is an intergovernmental organisation responsible for the management of tuna and tuna-like species in the Indian Ocean.
It works to achieve this by promoting cooperation among its Contracting Parties (Members) and Cooperating Non-Contracting Parties in order to ensure the conservation and appropriate utilisation of fish stocks and encouraging the sustainable development of fisheries.
Region: Global
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KEYWORDS: Aquaculture, Biodiversity, Conservation, Fisheries, Natural resources, Oceans & marine resources, Sustainable development
FAO ROLE: Strategic Partner