Improving Data to Support the Sustainable and Equitable Management of Ecosystems and Natural Resources in the Indian Ocean - GCP/INT/322/EC
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The Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) is an intergovernmental organization established under the FAO Constitution to manage tuna and tuna-like species in the Indian Ocean. Its main aim is the conservation and optimum utilization of fish stocks for long-term sustainability. The IOTC’s management objective of enhancing the scientific component of fisheries management is currently limited due to a paucity of data for some of the major IOTC fisheries. In particular, the level of implementation of the IOTC Regional Observer Scheme (ROS) has been low in many contracting parties and cooperating non-contracting parties (CPCs). This is due to the lack of capacity of some CPCs to implement the ROS on board their vessels. The aim of this project was to support the IOTC in improving the quality and quantity of data available from scientific observers by improving the capacity of CPCs to implement the ROS. This would lead to better scientific knowledge of the fisheries and ecosystems managed by the Commission, as well as better-informed management of all species impacted by IOTC fisheries.