ABSTRACT Madagascar, Mauritius and Seychelles are at the center of industrial tuna extraction in the Southwest Indian Ocean (SWIO). In this paper, we show that, while a discourse of regionalism between the three islands is prominent, the possibilities of regionalism face deep challenges in relation to the tuna industry. This is due to three factors. First, local perceptions, especially amongst those working in and on the tuna industry, are in disconnection with an ‘Indianoceania’ vision. Second, the geopolitics between coastal states and distant water fishing nations creates various entanglements including through fishing access revenue and foreign aid. Finally, the materiality of tuna can at times create competition as countries seek to individually maximize benefits from the industry. We argue that the active reinforcement of regional identity and collaboration around this resource is necessary to sustain local benefits into the future.

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海上相连，金枪鱼断开？西南印度洋地区主义面临的挑战

摘要 马达加斯加、毛里求斯和塞舌尔是西南印度洋 (SWIO) 工业金枪鱼提取的中心。在本文中，我们表明，虽然三个岛屿之间的区域主义话语很突出，但区域主义的可能性在金枪鱼产业方面面临着深刻的挑战。这是由三个因素造成的。首先，当地的看法，尤其是在金枪鱼行业工作的人和从事金枪鱼行业的人，与“印度大洋洲”的愿景脱节。其次，沿海国家和远洋捕鱼国之间的地缘政治造成了各种纠葛，包括通过捕鱼收入和外国援助。最后，金枪鱼的重要性有时会造成竞争，因为各国寻求个别地从该行业中获得最大利益。