The Arafura and Timor Seas (ATS) region faces environmental pressures that no single country can address alone. ATSEA focuses on five shared priorities that support sustainable development, regional coordination, and better outcomes for ecosystems and communities.
Transboundary IUU Fishing
Improving Governance of Coastal Fisheries Across Borders
In border areas, some small operators such as single boats or individual fishers may engage in IUU activity due to unclear rules, traditional practices, or limited access to information. This initiative focuses on those small-scale transboundary cases and complements the efforts of RPOA IUU to improve compliance while supporting small-scale fishers.
ATSEA is working to reduce transboundary IUU fishing through:
This initiative helps fisheries managers design locally appropriate regulations and enforcement strategies. You may be working to regulate small-scale fisheries or align your policies with neighbouring countries. We offer joint planning tools, IUU fishing-related assessments, and shared learning across borders that can make your efforts more effective.
