Common Name
Albacore Tuna
Scientific Name
Thunnus alalunga
Overview
FIP Description
The FIP first launched as the Indian Ocean Albacore Tuna Longline fishery but after a scope extension in October 2021, the fishery now fishery targets albacore (Thunnus alalunga), bigeye (T. obesus) and yellowfin (T. albacares). The pelagic longline vessels are flagged to China, Taiwan, Malaysia, Seychelles and Oman and fish on the high seas of the Indian Ocean and within the EEZ’s of Mauritius, Seychelles, and Madagascar. The fishery is managed regionally by the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC).
How is this FIP Doing?
| 39% | 25% | 36% |
This shows the proportion of actions in the workplan that the FIP has completed.
| 11% |
This shows the proportion of actions that are behind schedule, on track,completed, or not yet started.
| Behind | On Track | Complete | Future |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89% | 0% | 11% | 0% |
This shows the proportion of actions specifically addressing red indicators that are behind schedule, on track, completed, or not yet started. This helps users understand the progress the FIP is making on the biggest challenges in the fishery.
| Behind | On Track | Complete | Future |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
FIP Objective(s)
- There shall be robust and precautionary harvest strategies in place for Indian Ocean (IO) tuna
- A comprehensive range of information related to stock structure, stock productivity, fleet composition and other data are available to support the harvest strategy; and all information required by the harvest control rule is monitored with high frequency and a high degree of certainty.
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Improved availability of accurate and comprehensive data on catches, especially bycatch, by strengthening information systems and training. Recording and reporting of discards
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Strengthened Endangered, Threatened and Protected and retained species management strategies; and ensure the fishery is not hindering the recovery of species
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Evidence that the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission and flag states have solid fisheries management at a level to pass Principle 3 of the MSC assessment.
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To achieve a certifiable status by the end of 2024.
FIP Type
Comprehensive
FIP Stage
Stage 4: Improvements in Fishing Practices or Fishery Management
Start and Projected End Dates
November, 2019
April, 2025
Species
Common Name
Bigeye Tuna
Scientific Name
Thunnus obesus
Common Name
Yellowfin Tuna
Scientific Name
Thunnus albacares
Gear Type
Location
Estimated Total FIP Landings
25000 metric tons
FIP Leads
Organization Name
KangTai (KT Asia)
Organization Type
Consultant
Primary Contact
Tom Evans
Website Name