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Indonesia’s southern bluefin tuna quota rises to 1,670 tonnes a year
Indonesia has secured a larger share of the southern bluefin tuna catch.
Its annual quota will increase from 1,336 tonnes to about 1,670 tonnes for 2027 through 2029.
The decision was made at a meeting of the Commission for the Conservation of Southern Bluefin Tuna in Brussels.
Indonesia’s quota is now on a par with those of South Korea and Taiwan.
The commission also raised the global annual catch limit to 23,647 tonnes for the same period, based on scientific advice.
Indonesia could receive up to 1,500 more tonnes a year if other members leave some of their quotas unused.
If all of that extra quota is available, Indonesia’s total could reach about 3,170 tonnes a year.
Indonesia’s annual southern bluefin tuna quota will rise to about 1,670 tonnes for 2027-2029, from 1,336 tonnes.
The new allocation is 25% of the quota and matches those of South Korea and Taiwan.
Indonesia may also receive up to 1,500 tonnes a year from unused quotas allocated to other members.
The agreement was reached at the 33rd annual meeting of the Commission for the Conservation of Southern Bluefin Tuna in Brussels.
The meeting also raised the global annual catch limit to 23,647 tonnes for 2027-2029.
- Who
- Indonesia’s Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries secured the increase through the CCSBT process.
- What
- Indonesia’s annual southern bluefin tuna quota rises to about 1,670 tonnes. It may receive up to 1,500 tonnes more from other members’ unused quotas.
- When
- The quota increase applies from 2027 to 2029.
- Where
- The agreement was reached at the CCSBT’s annual meeting in Brussels, Belgium.
- Why
- Indonesia had sought a larger allocation through years of negotiations, citing fairness, its status as a developing coastal state and its role in the species’ spawning grounds.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
At the CCSBT’s 30th meeting in Busan, Indonesia submitted a written proposal to change the allocation mechanism.
At the CCSBT’s 32nd annual meeting in Bali, Indonesia proposed a 15% share of the total allowable catch, or about 3,000 tonnes.
At the CCSBT’s 33rd annual meeting in Brussels, members approved Indonesia’s higher quota for 2027-2029 and raised the global catch limit.
- Indonesia’s annual quota
- About 1,670 tonnes, up from 1,336 tonnes
- Quota share
- 25%, equal to South Korea and Taiwan
- Quota period
- 2027-2029
- Potential extra allocation
- Up to 1,500 tonnes a year from other members’ unused quotas
- Global annual catch limit
- 23,647 tonnes for 2027-2029
What people are saying
This is a significant step forward for Indonesia. The increase in the quota and this additional opportunity show that Indonesia’s fisheries diplomacy has produced results. We will continue to ensure that CCSBT allocations are fairer to developing coastal states in the future.
Indonesia’s position is based on fairness, our status as a developing coastal state, and the undeniable geographical reality that we are the sole guardian of the SBT spawning ground in the world.
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