Observer failure, weak monitoring and stalled reforms are putting Pacific Tuna at risk: WWF warns WCPF

Fiji, Dec. 2 -- WWF has issued one of its strongest warnings yet to the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC), telling members gathering in Manila this week that the region's tuna f... Read More

WCPFC must step up as global oceans pressures intensify, says Executive Director Morris- Christian

Fiji, Dec. 2 -- The head of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) has warned that the Tuna Commission cannot ignore the wave of global ocean pressures now bearing down on fisher... Read More

'More than 50 percent of global tuna comes from our waters - Manila must deliver on Albacore': WCPFC Chair Tamate

Fiji, Dec. 2 -- The Chair of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission(WCPFC), Dr Josie Tamate, says the world's largest tuna fishery cannot afford hesitation this week, warning that the Co... Read More

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

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