Fiji, Nov. 28 -- One of the region's most outspoken tuna advocates says the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) faces a credibility crisis if next week's Manila meeting once again fails to deliver long-promised harvest strategies.

In an interview with PACNEWS, Shark Pacific Policy Director Bubba Cook said the Commission is running out of excuses and the world is running out of patience.

"The WCPFC is now faced with the prospect that it might be held to greater account for the decisions that it makes, thanks to greater scrutiny in the media and markets taking notice of its actions," Cook said.

He warned that global buyers and certification schemes are increasingly tracking whether Regional Fisheries Management Organ...