IATTC Approves Long‑Term Harvest Strategy for Pacific Bluefin Tuna

At its 104th meeting in Lisbon, the Inter‑American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC) adopted a long‑term harvest strategy for Pacific bluefin tuna (Thunnus orientalis). The plan follows a decade of research and mediation and establishes science‑based rules that aim to secure the stock’s full recovery while protecting the broader Eastern Pacific ecosystem. The commission, which manages six tuna stocks from Canada to Chile, did not extend the strategy to other tuna species such as bigeye, skipjack and yellowfin. The agreement provides a framework that will be in place when conditions change, ensuring that sustainable management measures are ready to respond to future pressures.