Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC)

The IATTC is the regional fisheries management organization responsible for the implementation of the 2003 Antigua Convention, the main objective of which is to ensure the long-term conservation and sustainable use of the fish stocks covered by the Convention. The IATTC employs a scientific staff that operates under the supervision of the Director of the Commission and of its Coordinator of Scientific Research. The functions of the scientific staff are defined in article XIII of the Convention and include, among others, conducting scientific research, providing information and scientific advice and collecting statistical data. More information about the IATTC can be found at http://www.iattc.org.