Fighting IUU fishing
01/06/2021
Illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing remains one of the greatest threats to marine ecosystems as it undermines national and regional efforts to manage fisheries sustainably as well as endeavours to conserve marine biodiversity.
On the occasion of the International Day for the Fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing 2021, have a look at FAO’s resources showcasing the Organization’s work to counter IUU fishing and associated illicit activities.
For additional resources, have a look at the publications catalogue.
Agreement on Port State Measures to Prevent, Deter and Eliminate Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated fishing
This leaflet provides a background to Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated fishing in general, what the Port State Measures Agreement entails and the process to becoming party to this Agreement. Additionally, it briefly describes FAO’s capacity building efforts on this topic.
The Global Record of fishing vessels, refrigerated transport vessels and supply vessels
This brochure gathers information about vessels and vessel-related activities provided by the official State as well as historical information, such as data on vessels not currently holding any fishing authorization.
The Global Record of fishing vessels, refrigerated transport vessels and supply vessels. How to participate
The Global Record of fishing vessels, refrigerated transport vessels and supply vessels supports the effective implementation of international instruments such as the Agreement on Port State Measures (PSMA), facilitating vessel identification and risk-assessment.
Implementation of the Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries
This booklet offers a glimpse into the objectives of the Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries and the instruments and guidelines built on the Code over the last 25 years in support of the implementation of its wide-ranging provisions. More on the Code here.
Joining forces to shape the fishery sector of tomorrow: Promoting safety and decent work in fisheries through the application of international standards
This brochure showcases some international binding fisheries conventions and agreements that promote the safety of fishers and their vessels, the training of fishers, and responsible fisheries operations.
FAO fisheries and aquaculture reports
- Report of the second meeting of the Agreement on Port State Measures (PSMA) Open-Ended Technical Working Group on Information Exchange, Seoul, Republic of Korea, 15 to 17 May 2019
- Report of the third meeting of the Part 6 Working Group established by the Parties to the Agreement on Port State Measures to Prevent, Deter and Eliminate Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing
Further reading
- Agreement on port State measures to prevent, deter and eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing
- Implementation of Port State Measures
Additional resources
FAO and Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing website
