Global Research Cooperative for High Seas Fisheries
Strengthening Science and Policy Cooperation for High Seas Fisheries
Connecting science, policy and stakeholders to support sustainable fisheries beyond national jurisdiction
[Busan Dialogue group photo goes here]
Seven partner institutions
KMI · SHOU · GIMA · OPRI · IEO-CSIC · USI · ANCORS
Cooperation where no binding framework exists
The Global Research Cooperative for High Seas Fisheries (GRC High Seas) is an informal partnership of ocean research institutions that aims to support cooperation among States and fishing entities with an interest in high seas fisheries.
GRC High Seas focuses on high seas fisheries that are outside the jurisdiction of existing regional fisheries management organisations and arrangements, thereby providing a mechanism for informal science and policy cooperation in the absence of legally binding frameworks.
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Science and data-led collaboration
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Sustainability through robust reporting
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Building trust among States, fishing entities, industry and stakeholders
Science
GRC Science Group
Data needs, scientific methodologies to support stock assessments, and other science matters for these high seas fisheries.
Chair: Prof. Fan Zhang, Shanghai Ocean University
Policy
GRC Policy Group
Exchanging information on national policies and regulations, and exploring voluntary cooperation and coordination.
Chair: Prof. Quentin Hanich, ANCORS
Latest report · 7 September 2026
Strengthening Cooperation and Management of Global Trawl and Jig / Squid Fisheries
GRC High Seas Fisheries
Global Research Cooperative for High Seas Fisheries