Overview
The fishery is targeting the Indian Ocean stocks of four species of tuna (albacore (Thunnus alalunga), yellowfin (Thunnus albacares), bigeye (Thunnus obesus), skipjack (Katsuwonus pelamis)). The pelagic longline vessels are flagged to China, Taiwan and Seychelles. They fish on the high seas and the Mauritius and Seychelles EEZs. The fishery is managed regionally by the Indian Ocean Fisheries Commission.
The fishery is targeting the Indian Ocean stocks of four species of tuna (albacore (Thunnus alalunga), yellowfin (Thunnus albacares), bigeye (Thunnus obesus), skipjack (Katsuwonus pelamis)).
- Sustainable Fish Stocks – To ensure tuna and other primary species catches across the Indian Ocean do not exceed sustainable levels by 2028.
- Minimising Environmental Impacts – To promote the ecosystem-based approach to fisheries management by 2028.
- Effective Management – To strengthen governance systems in Flag States, RFMO and the fishery by 2028.
Overall we aim to become MSC certified by April 2028.
FIP at a Glance
25% | 43% | 32% |
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