All Indian Ocean articles
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NewsISSF repeals yellowfin measure
Latest data shows yellowfin tuna is no longer overfished, prompting a repeal of conservation measures
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NewsNew fisheries roadmap for India's Lakshadweep
The roadmap targets investment, technology adoption and long-term sustainable fishing growth
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NewsISSF: Progress made at IOTC
NGO applauds new measures for skipjack, bigeye and sharks, but urges further action
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NewsEuropêche: Progress but also persistent gaps at IOTC
“We now have the tools to ensure the long-term sustainability of skipjack, bigeye and yellowfin,” says Anne-France Mattlet
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NewsInvestigation: Chinese vessels abusing crew and fishing illegally in Indian Ocean
Environmental Justice Foundation exposes four deaths which occurred on Chinese vessels between 2017 and 2023
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NewsSatellite company warned it's contributing to overfishing
Chris Packham, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and Amanda Holden join campaign to stop satellite-assisted ocean destruction
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NewsLongline company lauds new whale depredation solution
Pesquera Azul believes innovative catch protection cage could be a potential game-changer for fisheries
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NewsNew, greener tuna catcher for Oman
Fisheries Development Oman (FDO) has added newbuild Acila to the fleet of its subsidiary Oman Pelagic
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NewsWWF: IUU costing Indian Ocean millions
New research on IUU fishing of shrimp and tuna uncovers massive economic losses to Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, South Africa and Tanzania
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NewsCall for 30% cut in yellowfin tuna catch
Indian Ocean Tuna Commission meeting in Mauritius (8-12 May 2023) is being urged by WWF to reduce catches of yellowfin
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NewsSeychelles chooses catch monitoring system
Government’s fishing authorities turn to advanced management and analysis software to ensure the transparency of the sector
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NewsEU issues Indian Ocean tuna proposals
Ahead of the next IOTC session, four proposals have been put forward to improve the conservation and management of fisheries
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NewsEuropêche: Fleets at risk
IOTC’s decision to phase out drifting FADs jeopardises the tuna purse-seine fishery’s existence in the Indian Ocean, European fishing industry body says
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NewsIOTC ‘lacked compromise’
Special Session of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission’s concludes with the adoption of some enhanced FAD management provisions
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NewsISSF: Strengthen FAD rules
Indian Ocean fisheries managers urged to strengthen fish aggregating device management measure at IOTC Special Session
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NewsTU improves fisher welfare
Thai Union’s first at-sea assessment strengthens improvements in the work and welfare of fishing crews
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NewsSkipjack tuna eco-certified
Association of Large Freezer Tuna Vessels obtains Marine Stewardship Council certification for skipjack tuna in the Indian Ocean
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NewsIOTC’s ‘missed opportunity’
Latest annual meeting leaves some parties disappointed with the lack of protection given to yellowfin and skipjack tuna in the Indian Ocean
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NewsIllegal fleet blacklisted
A fleet of tuna fishing vessels with a history of illegal activity has been blacklisted in the Indian Ocean
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NewsPlanning ahead for bioFADs
Spain evaluates the feasibility of biodegradable fish aggregation devices in Atlantic waters
