WCPFC faces tough calls on Bigeye Tuna as SPC warns key decisions needed now

Fiji, Dec. 5 -- The Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) is heading into a final phase on bigeye tuna, with scientists warning that major choices must be made this week to keep the... Read More

Push to end shark-fin loophole as Sharks Pacific calls for full transparency at WCPFC22

Fiji, Dec. 5 -- Sharks Pacific has delivered a sharp warning to the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC22), calling for full transparency and tougher action on shark protection as ... Read More

Pacific tuna advocates push WCPFC22 to end high-seas transshipment, calling it "a system built for IUU and exploitation"

Fiji, Dec. 5 -- Calls to shut down high seas transshipment erupted at WCPFC22 on Thursday, with Sharks Pacific Policy Director Bubba Cook and the Indonesian Migrant Workers Union (SBMI) warning that t... Read More

Don't lock FAD closure into Bigeye tuna management procedure: PNA

Fiji, Dec. 5 -- The Parties to the Nauru Agreement (PNA) have issued a firm warning to the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC22) in Manila, rejecting any attempt to lock a Fish Ag... Read More

Pacific Political Climate Champion for Oceans Ainuu slams COP30, urges science-based decisions at WCPFC22

Fiji, Dec. 5 -- Niue's Minister of Natural Resources and Pacific Political Climate Champion for Oceans, Mona Ainuu, delivered a sharp warning to delegations at WCPFC22, calling on the Tuna Commission ... Read More

WCPFC adopts landmark South Pacific albacore management procedure after years of deadlock

Fiji, Dec. 5 -- The Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) wrapped up its annual meeting in Manila Friday with a major win for Pacific tuna fisheries, agreeing to a long-awaited mana... Read More

French Pacific territories reject "damaging" albacore option as WCPFC22 clash sharpens

Fiji, Dec. 5 -- French Pacific territories at WCPFC22 in Manila are rejecting proposals they say would cripple domestic albacore fisheries and breach the Convention's obligations to protect Small Isla... Read More

Byrne targets depth as Fiji plan for Rugby World Cup

Fiji, Dec. 5 -- The Flying Fijians are turning their focus to long-term planning as the 2027 Rugby World Cup format introduces a shorter three-match pool stage followed by a Round of 16, increasing th... Read More

Fiji warns "Harvest Control Rule10 will amputate our domestic fishery" as albacore showdown intensifies at WCPFC22

Fiji, Dec. 4 -- Fiji has delivered one of the strongest warnings yet at WCPFC22 in Manila, telling members that adopting the controversial Harvest Control Rule (HCR10) option for South Pacific albacor... Read More

"You can't manage the Pacific if you ignore ghost gear": Sharks Pacific warns WCPFC

Fiji, Dec. 4 -- Sharks Pacific has delivered a strong message to the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC), warning that the region cannot claim credible fisheries management while ... Read More

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