South West Indian Ocean Tuna Forum -Swiotuna, Mombasa Videos

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South West Indian Ocean Tuna Forum -Swiotuna in collaboration with the Federation of Artisanal Fishers in the Indian Ocean (FPAOI) was featured on the Mauritius broadcasting channel MBC after the successful side event on the challenges faced by small scale fishers in the Indian Ocean that we held alongside the 27th session of the Indian ocean held in Mauritius from 8th-12 May 2023. " We need to preserve our fish stock for future generations by advocating for policy reforms and removal of destructive FADs" #SustainableBlueEconomy #knowledgesharing #smallscalefisheries #StopIUUFishing #marineconservation #FADs

SWIOTUNA cohosted a side event during the 27th Session of the Indian ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC ) held from 8th to 12th May 2023 at the Intercontinental Mauritius resort Balaclava with the Federation des Pecheurs Artisans de l'Ocean Indian [FPAOI) on 9th May 2023 in Mauritius on the Challenges of Tuna fisheries in the Indian Ocean. The side event was held at The Ravenala Attitude Hotel and brought together 50 delegates from small scale fisheries In Mauritius, Comoros, Seychelles, Madagascar and Reunion. Objective of the meeting was to showcase the work of (SWIOTUNA), Federation des Pecheurs Artisans de l'Ocean Indian (FPAOI) and small scale fishers in the SWIO countries in amplifying voice of the small scale fishers in the sustainable management of tuna and tuna like fisheries. We also highlighted the key challenges faced by tuna fishermen of the Indian Ocean region including the destructive impacts of over exploitation of tuna resources in the region. FADs were also displayed and a demonstration done alongside. Small-Scale Fisheries WWF-Tanzania WWF Madagascar WWF-Kenya Ourbluefuture Blue Marine Foundation