SFA CEO’s message on International Day for the Fight Against IUU Fishing |05 June 2025

‘Let us stand firm, vigilant, and united in our fight against IUU fishing’

“Today, June 5, Seychelles joins the international community in commemorating the International Day for the Fight Against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing, as proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 2017. This day also marks the entry into force of the Agreement on Port State Measures (PSMA) – the first binding international agreement specifically aimed at preventing, deterring, and eliminating IUU fishing through enhanced port controls. This occasion is not only a symbolic reminder of the global commitment to protect our oceans but also a call to action – to raise awareness, build partnerships, and strengthen enforcement measures to combat the devastating impacts of IUU fishing on marine ecosystems, food security, and coastal livelihoods.

Jan Robinson

Chief executive of SFA

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