Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing

07/06/2024

Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing is a threat to sustainable fisheries and the conservation of marine ecosystems. This series focuses on the international framework of instruments setting the minimum requirements and standards for States to more effectively fight IUU fishing.


Agreement on Port State Measures and the framework to fight illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing
This course conceptualizes illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing and explores the international responsibilities of flag, coastal and port States in carry out effective measures to combat it. It also details the Agreement on Port State Measures (PSMA), which is the first internationally binding instrument focused on preventing, deterring and eliminating IUU fishing.

Monitoring, control and surveillance systems to fight illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing
(under development)

 

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