The IATTC, established by international convention in 1950, is responsible for the conservation and management of fisheries for tunas and other species taken by tuna-fishing vessels in the eastern Pacific Ocean. Each member country of the IATTC is represented by up to four Commissioners, appointed by the respective government. The IATTC also has significant responsibilities for the implementation of the International Dolphin Conservation Program (IDCP), and provides the Secretariat for that program.
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Peruvian artisanal fishing currently faces a pressure that seriously compromises its economic viability: the sharp increase in the price of diesel, an essential input for operation. Added to this is a...
Iceland’s Whitefish Season Sparks Global Market Shift Iceland
Surge in Trawling Volume Triggers Significant Price Correction for Haddock and Cod Substitutes
The official launch of the Icelandic whitefish fishing season has sent ripples through international sea...
CIAT/IATTC - Comisión Interamericana del Atún Tropical | Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission
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