Incorporating Taiwan in International Fisheries Management: The Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement Experience. (2nd January 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Scanlon, Zoe
• Is Part Of: Ocean development and international law. Volume 48:Number 1(2017)
• Page Start: 35
• Page End: 51
• Publication Date: 2017-01-02
• Subjects: Fisheries -- fishing entities -- RFMOs -- SIOFA -- Taiwan; Law of the sea -- Periodicals; Marine resources conservation -- Law and legislation -- Periodicals; 341.45
• DOI: 10.1080/00908320.2017.1265364
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0090-8320

Abstract

ABSTRACT: The incorporation of Taiwan into the legal framework of regional fisheries management organisations (RFMOs) has proven to be challenging. This article reviews RFMO practice in this area in light of the recent experience of the Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA) and outlines some of the legal creativity that has provided solutions. Taiwan's participation in RFMOs is essential to the achievement of effective management outcomes. Accordingly, this article argues that today, with relevant international legal obligations and numerous suitable precedents, political considerations should not represent an obstacle to providing for fair and appropriate involvement of Taiwan in RFMOs.