May 21, 2026 — The Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) has reached a consensus measure on yellowfin tuna and agreed to establish a voluntary vessel monitoring system pilot program at its 30th annual meeting.
The IOTC met from 11 to 15 May in Male, Maldives, and advanced a number of different proposals including an agreement on a yellowfin tuna management framework that commits to reduce catches over time. It also continued to fund a management strategy evaluation for both yellowfin and for albacore tuna.