Understanding how different perceptions as to what constitutes as IUUfishing iscrucial for understanding why IUU fishing can continue, even when programs to eradicate the issue have been developed.

NOAA Fisheries self-assessment of US federal fishery management found that overall, the fisheries could be considered biologically sustainable and well-managed, meeting FAO guidelines for sustainable fisheries. 

the FAO Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries has reached its 20th birthday