The Precautionary approach to fisheries management: How this is taken into account by Tuna regional fisheries management organisations (RFMOs)

► A review of the meaning and implications of the PA to fisheries management is conducted. ► The application of the PA within tRFMOs is comprehensively investigated and described. ► The PA as applied by tRFMOs is compared with its application in non-tuna RFMOs. ► Problems with applying the precautionary approach are highlighted. ► Suggestions and recommendations are made regarding best practice for applying the PA.