NOAA to release report addressing IUU fishing and bycatch in international fisheries

On August 12, NOAA will publish the 2021 Biennial Report to Congress on Improving International Fisheries Management. The report identifies nations and entities engaged in illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing activities and bycatch of protected marine life, and announces the certification determinations for nations identified for IUU fishing activity in the 2019 Biennial Report. 

The report is a crucial part of NOAA’s work to combat IUU fishing, support effective international marine conservation, and ensure a fair market for the U.S. fishing industry.  

WHEN

Thursday, August 12, 2021
1:00 pm E.T.

WHAT

Media teleconference with NOAA experts to review findings from the 2021 Biennial Report to Congress on Improving International Fisheries Management.

WHO

Alexa Cole, NOAA acting deputy assistant secretary for international fisheries and director, NOAA Fisheries Office of International affairs and Seafood Inspection 

HOW

Dial in:

• Domestic: 888-950-5928
• International: 1-210-234-0048

Passcode: “NOAA”