Ocean Equity Research

International Cooperation, Negotiation, and Strategy

Episode 7 – Tuna Fisheries II (Indian Ocean)

May 13, 2025 No Comments

The Indian Ocean Tuna Commission manages the second most lucrative tuna fishery in the world. More than half of the tuna catches in the Indian Ocean come from small-scale fisheries, which are often characterised by a lack of data and information. Overall, the Indian Ocean faces many complex and unique challenges. In this episode, we talk to four experts from the region who have been actively engaged in shaping the Indian Ocean tuna fisheries.

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Insights into the 29th Annual Meeting of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission

April 28, 2025 No Comments

From 13–17 April 2025, the IOTC held its 29th Annual Meeting in La Réunion, chaired by Adam Ziyad of the Maldives. Members tackled key issues like shark conservation, transhipment, and catch limits for skipjack and bigeye tuna. Progress was made, but challenges remain, particularly on catch limits and high-seas inspection. Tensions between small-scale and industrial fisheries highlighted the need for stronger management to ensure sustainable tuna stocks.

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Governing the Ocean with a new Biodiversity Treaty: Can it set a new stage for how we value marine life?

April 11, 2025 No Comments

The new Agreement on Marine Biodiversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) has been adopted in 2023 and already counts over 100 signatures. In preparation for the entry into force of the treaty, the Second BBNJ Symposium, was held in Singapore from February 18-20, hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Singapore and the Centre for International Law at the National University of Singapore.

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‘Negotiating the Ocean’ on ABC Illawara Radio

April 1, 2025 No Comments

ANCORS researchers gave an interview with the local radio show ABC Illawarra about their new Podcast: Negotiating the Ocean. The Morning show presented by Nick Rheinberger reports on the local stories of the day, and keeps up to date with everything that’s happening in the Illawarra Region.

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‘Negotiating the Ocean’, Launch of new ANCORS Ocean Equity Podcast

March 28, 2025 No Comments

Episode 1 of ‘Negotiating the Ocean’ explores the idea of Ocean Equity and how it can be applied to the high-level international talks governing and managing the ocean and its resources. We meet ANCORS researchers who work on different aspects of Ocean Equity, including fisheries, climate change, pollution, deep sea mining, renewable energy, and more.

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New Book – Power and Influence in the Pacific Islands: Understanding Statecraftiness

November 19, 2024 No Comments

This book outlines an analytical framework to understand power, influence, and statecraft in the Pacific Islands region. It provides ‘both sides of the story’ of statecraft and explores how power and influence are being exercised in the Pacific Islands. Quentin Hanich co-authors a chapter with Joanne Wallis, Michael Rose and Alan Tidwell on Australia and the United States Defence Diplomacy.

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Threads of Thought (Podcast Episode) – Randa Sacedon

November 19, 2024 No Comments

Effective ocean governance is crucial for ensuring the sustainable development of ocean resources and ecosystems while balancing the needs of various stakeholders, including governments, industries, coastal communities, and environmental groups. It often involves international cooperation and coordination due to the transboundary nature of the oceans and the interconnectedness of marine ecosystems. Randa’s PHD research advocates for the integration of diverse narratives spanning timelines, cultures and countries with a goal of creating a dynamic, interactive story map.

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