Support for the Atlantic Ocean: IPNLF position statement ICCAT panel 1 in UK

The International Pole and Line Foundation (IPNLF), a member of the Outermost Regions Advisory Council, is urging the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) to ensure the sustainable management of tropical tuna species, particularly bigeye and yellowfin tuna, in the Atlantic Ocean. The IPNLF is calling for equitable allocation of fishing rights and opportunities for developing coastal states, without increasing fishing pressure on already overfished stocks. They also recommend a stock assessment for yellowfin tuna in 2023 to support informed conservation decisions. The organization emphasizes the importance of reducing juvenile harvests and improving transparency in purse seine fisheries, particularly in regards to drifting fish aggregating devices (dFADs). This highlights the need for necessary measures to prevent marine pollution and unregulated fishing, aligning with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the goals of effective global ocean governance.