South Pacific meeting sees strides towards sustainable fisheries management in Chile

South Pacific meeting sees strides towards sustainable fisheries management. The 12th annual meeting of the South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation (SPRFMO) concluded last week. Under the EU lead, the meeting has seen significant strides towards sustainable fisheries management. The main highlight has been the consensual agreement on a new allocation for Chilean jack mackerel. The agreement on the Chilean jack mackerel allocation, valid for the next decade, provides a stable and scientifically backed framework for the fishing industry. The EU saw its quota share for the Chilean jack mackerel increase, with a new catch limit set at 74,047 tonnes for 2024 – an increase of 22% from the previous year. This is truly a milestone decision, underscoring the success of science-driven stock management, after the near-collapse of the Chilean jack mackerel stock at the beginning of the last decade. SPRFMO members also reached consensus on several other crucial measures. ...