Voices of the Fish: International instruments and measures in place to safeguard

Challenges to sustainably managing our oceans are numerous, but for the first time ever there are international instruments and measures in place that can help bring us closer to our objective. International treaties such as the FAO Port State Measures Agreement and agreements such as the Voluntary Guidelines for Small-scale fisheries play an important role in strengthening governance and safeguarding the communities whose livelihoods depend on fisheries resources.