Indian Ocean Tuna Commission

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Indian Ocean Tuna Commission

The IOTC is responsible for the management of tuna and tuna-like species in the Indian Ocean and adjacent seas. The commission is also responsible for other fish species caught in tuna fisheries in its convention area, particularly sharks.

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