The conservation measures adopted will restrict the expansion of fisheries, regulate bottom fishing activities, protect vulnerable marine ecosystems, and contribute to the fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing. They represent a positive outcome for the EU, which is leading the SIOFA interim secretariat.

SIOFA aims to ensure the long-term conservation and sustainable use of the fishery resources in the region. Its current members include Australia, the Cook Islands, the European Union, France, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Mauritius, and the Seychelles.