Global Anti-Illegal Fishing Treaty Marks Decade of Progress in Ocean Governance

The Port State Measures Agreement (PSMA), an international treaty aimed at combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, is celebrating its tenth anniversary. This landmark agreement has significantly improved ocean governance through initiatives like a global information exchange system for fishing inspections. While IUU fishing continues to pose a substantial economic and ecological threat, the treaty's impact on global efforts to enhance food security and protect marine ecosystems is being recognized.