Transparency is essential to promoting sustainable ocean governance and mitigating against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing. Through clear data-sharing practices such as vessel tracking, public registration, identification, ownership disclosure and reporting of transshipment activity, governments, industry and small-scale fishers can foster accountability, strengthen policy decisions and uphold human rights at sea. Transparency helps inform science-based management, facilitates regional cooperation, and contributes to the long-term conservation of marine resources.
Explore our infographics to understand how transparency standards can revolutionize fisheries oversight and empower better outcomes for people and the planet.
