Jack mackerel school of fish

Fisheries are vital to global food security, providing affordable nutrition to millions while supporting economic growth in low- and middle-income countries. Yet, climate change, pollution, and overfishing threaten aquatic ecosystems and food supplies. 

The Common Oceans Program, a global alliance for action in areas beyond national jurisdiction (ABNJ), addresses these challenges by promoting sustainable marine resource management and biodiversity conservation.

On World Fisheries Day, we celebrate the program’s progress in creating healthier oceans and a more secure future for fisheries.

🔗 Read the full web story in the Common Oceans website: Common Oceans - A Partnership for Sustainability in the ABNJ.