Fiji, Dec. 7 -- Fiji says the adoption of the South Pacific Albacore Management Procedure (MP) at WCPFC22 in Manila is a "monumental achievement" that marks a decisive shift toward science-driven fisheries management across the region.

Speaking after the decision was gaveled through, Fiji's Principal Fisheries Officer Meli Raicebe said the MP represented one of the most important milestones for Pacific tuna management.

"The adoption of the SPA MP is a monumental achievement, making a decisive shift towards a fully implemented science-driven harvest strategy," Raicebe said. "It is one of the region's most important initiatives."

He said the outcome showed the strength of collective action within the Commission.

"The decision is a power...