Artime, who participated today in the opening of the event being held in Seville until November 24, stressed the “need for the international cooperation and shared responsibility to protect fishery resources and the marine environment for future generations.”
The Secretary General highlighted ICCAT, with almost 60 years of history, as a “global benchmark” in the sustainable management of tuna and related species in the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, as well as in the conservation of living marine resources.
Conservation Success and Commitment Against Illegal Fishing
Among ICCAT's most significant achievements, Artime highlighted the recovery of the bluefin tunaa species that two decades ago was on the verge of collapse and that today enjoys a “excellent condition”, even allowing for an upward revision of their fishing prospects.
Isabel Artime emphasizes international cooperation to ensure the conservation of fisheries resources and the marine environment for future generations.
Furthermore, he reaffirmed the Spain's firm commitment in the battle against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing, considering it one of the most serious challenges facing marine ecosystems.
During the week of meetings, ICCAT will address and decide on critical issues for fisheries management, including the bluefin tuna quota for the three-year period 2026-2028, in addition to specific measures relating to other high-value species such as swordfish, albacore tuna and various species of sharks.
ICCAT, which comprises 55 contracting parties, including the European Union, is one of the main Regional Fisheries Management Organizations (RFMOs) responsible for the management of tuna in the Atlantic and the Mediterranean. Spain has been a member of this organization since 1969.
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