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Brochure, flyer, fact-sheetBrochureThe governance of electronic monitoring (EM) systems for industrial tuna fisheries 2024
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No results found.This document, developed by the World Wildlife Fund Inc. (WWF-US) under the FAO Common Oceans Program, aims to serve as a technical resource for the development of governance for Electronic Monitoring (EM) in industrial tuna fisheries. -
Book (series)Technical studyElectronic monitoring in tuna fisheries
Strengthening monitoring and compliance in the context of two developing states
2021Also available in:
No results found.Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing is a serious threat to sustainable fisheries, marine ecosystems and the livelihoods of legitimate fishers globally. To address it, the Common Oceans ABNJ Tuna Project is exploring ways to strengthen and harmonize the use of monitoring, control and surveillance tools, and combat IUU fishing in tuna fisheries across the marine areas beyond national jurisdiction. One tool is the use of electronic monitoring systems to monitor individual vessel operations at sea. In a typical electronic monitoring application, cameras, recording video or still images, are deployed at key points on the vessel to allow a view of the fishing operation. The video footage is stored on hard drives that government officials can use to review compliance with regulations, as well as record detailed data on catch and effort. It was envisaged that industry would have access to these data for its own operational purposes. To test the best way to incorporate this technology as complementary compliance tool, two pilot trials were set up: one in Ghana to cover the domestic tuna purse seine fleet fishing; and one in Fiji to cover the domestic longline fisheries. Close collaboration was established between national governments and industry for implementation. The overall aim of the pilots was to develop an effective implementation process at the national level, so that the information could be properly utilized for compliance purposes. This report documents the successful completion of these trials, and the lessons learned that could benefit electronic monitoring programmes elsewhere. -
Book (stand-alone)Technical reportElectronic Monitoring Minimum Standards Harmonization
Workshop report, 10–12 December 2024, San Sebastián, Spain
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No results found.This document is the report of the second electronic monitoring (EM) implementation workshop on the implementation of EM systems and the development of regional standards that improve fisheries sustainability, compliance, and the monitoring of IUU fishing. The workshop was held from 10 to 12 December 2024 in San Sebastián, Spain, and was organized by the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF). It focused on the adoption of minimum EM standards by four tuna RFMOs (IATTC, IOTC, ICCAT and WCPFC) and national-level initiatives, such as capacity development and roadmaps for EM implementation. It also highlighted opportunities for technical harmonization, practical application, and follow-up actions to strengthen EM systems, enhance observer coverage, and support sustainable, transparent, and ecosystem-responsible tuna fisheries management.
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BookletCorporate general interestFAOSTYLE: English 2024The objective of having a house style is to ensure clarity and consistency across all FAO publications. Now available in HTML, this updated edition of FAOSTYLE: English covers matters such as punctuation, units, spelling and references. All FAO staff, consultants and contractors involved in writing, reviewing, editing, translating or proofreading FAO texts and information products in English should use FAOSTYLE, together with the practical guidance on processes and layout questions provided in Publishing at FAO – strategy and guidance.