Indian Ocean Tuna Commission facts for kids
Logo of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission
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Indian Ocean Tuna Commission Map
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| Abbreviation | IOTC / French: Commission des Thons de l'Océan Indien (CTOI) |
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| Formation | 27 March 1996 |
| Type | International organization |
| Purpose | Fisheries |
| Headquarters | Victoria, Seychelles |
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Area served
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Indian Ocean |
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Membership
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30 state members |
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Executive Secretary
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Paul de Bruyn |
The Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) is a special group that helps manage tuna fishing in the Indian Ocean. It's like a team of countries working together. Their main goal is to make sure tuna are fished in a smart way. This helps keep tuna populations healthy for the future. The IOTC started in 1996.
What is the IOTC?
The IOTC is an intergovernmental organization. This means it's made up of different governments. These governments work together on a common goal. For the IOTC, that goal is to look after tuna in the Indian Ocean. They make rules about fishing. This helps stop too much tuna from being caught.
How the IOTC Started
The idea for the IOTC came about in 1993. It was approved by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. This is a big group that helps with food and farming around the world. The IOTC officially began on March 27, 1996. This happened after ten countries agreed to join.
The IOTC was created by a special agreement. This agreement is called the Agreement for the Establishment of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission. Countries that have coasts near the Indian Ocean can join. Also, any country that fishes for tuna in the Indian Ocean can become a member.
Who are the Members?
As of May 2023, there are 30 members in the IOTC. These members are countries and even some larger groups like the European Union. They all work together to protect tuna.
Here are the members:
A country called Vanuatu was a member for a few years. They joined in 2012 but left the group in 2015.
Where is the IOTC Located?
The main office for the IOTC is in Victoria, Seychelles. This city is on an island in the Indian Ocean.
