Albacore fishery losing stability as Tuna Commission stalls on harvest rules: SPC

Fiji, Dec. 2 -- New analysis from the Pacific Community (SPC) shows the South Pacific albacore fishery is under growing pressure, with industry performance weakening and fishing effort rising, highlig... Read More

Korea pushes for monitored at-sea transshipment, warns against blanket bans at WCPFC22

Fiji, Dec. 2 -- The Republic of Korea has called on the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC22) to treat at-sea transshipment as a legitimate practice under strict oversight, warnin... Read More

"My top priority is the South Pacific albacore management procedure": WCPF Chair Dr Tamate

Fiji, Dec. 2 -- Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) Chair Dr Josie Tamate says the Pacific expects decisions this week, not delays, and the adoption of a management procedure for ... Read More

Fairness in our fisheries is non-negotiable": PNG Fisheries Minister tells WCPFC22

Fiji, Dec. 2 -- Papua New Guinea has delivered a strong message to WCPFC22, warning that Pacific nations cannot absorb new burdens, lose hard-won rights, or accept decisions that undermine their devel... Read More

"High seas transshipment has become the norm and that must change": Tuvalu to WCPFC22

Fiji, Dec. 2 -- Tuvalu has delivered a clear message to WCPFC22, warning that key fisheries rules are falling behind and must be strengthened to protect the region's tuna stocks and the economies that... Read More

Decisions here shape our survival: Marshall Islands warns WCPFC22

Fiji, Dec. 2 -- The Marshall Islands has told the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC22) that its decisions have direct consequences for the country's security, economy, and long-... Read More

'No more delays' as albacore showdown opens in Manila: WCPFC leaders warn

Fiji, Dec. 1 -- The leaders of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) opened their annual meeting today with a blunt warning that the Tuna Commission cannot leave Manila without ... Read More

WCPFC Chair says Albacore deal hinges on one tough decision: "We must agree on the Harvest Control Rule"

Fiji, Dec. 1 -- Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) Chair Dr Josie Tamate says the final barrier to securing a long-awaited management procedure for South Pacific albacore comes d... Read More

Pacific seeks 'fair, future-proof' tuna rules as FFA presses WCPFC for action in Manila

Fiji, Dec. 1 -- The 17 members of the Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) have put the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) on notice at this week's annual meeting in Manila, delivering a... Read More

Marshall Islands values Taiwan partnership in upholding Indo-Pacific stability

Fiji, Dec. 1 -- The Marshall Islands is committed to maintaining peace and stability in the South Pacific and the greater Indo-Pacific region, Anjanette Kattil, the Marshall Islands ambassador to Taiw... Read More

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