Fiji, Nov. 28 -- The Chair of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC), Dr Josie Tamate, says she is "confident" the Tuna Commission can finally agree on a long-delayed management procedure for South Pacific albacore when members meet in Manila next week but warns the organisation's credibility will be on the line if they fail again.

Speaking exclusively to PACNEWS ahead of WCPFC22, Dr Tamate said members have spent months narrowing gaps and are entering the Manila talks with a stronger sense of unity and urgency.

"There is a proposal on the table, and the members will continue their discussions and negotiations," she said.

"These discussions continue from the two workshops held leading up to Manila and the consulta...