Da Nang, VIETNAM - The importance of being united on tuna fisheries issues is critical for members ofthe Forum Fisheries Agency, Director Genera; Dr Manu Tupou-Roosen told the Pacific media...
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Crew and observer safety and welfare critical
Da Nang, VIETNAM – December 2, 2022 - Crew and observers’ safety and welfare must be ensured by the Western Central Pacific Fisheries Commission for its members and operators within their area, non...
Chairlady highlights harvest strategy, labor and climate issues
Da Nang, VIETNAM (November 29): The adoption of a Management Procedure for skipjack tuna, and progressing various elements of Harvest Strategies for the key tuna stocks will be key focuses of the...
Commission’s executive director wants to finish term on a high
Da Nang, Vietnam (Nov 28): Western Central Pacific Fisheries Commission ExecutiveDirector, Mr Feleti Penitala Teo, will end his term at the top helm of the organization inMarch, 2023 after eight...
Pacific Sunrise battles on through challenges
Nuku’alofa – It is the only locally registered and owned tuna fishing company that is still operating in Tonga today. And despite the challenges the country and its tuna fishing industry has had to...
Tonga tuna sector feeling the heat
Nuku’alofa – The Tonga tuna fishing industry is feeling the heat from challenges it has faced in the first four months of 2022, adding to the woes it has faced in the last five years. On 15 January...
WCPFC tuna fishery needs better management: Pew
Nuku’alofa – The Pew Charitable Trusts has called for better management of the tuna fisheries of the Western and Central Pacific Ocean. In a statement released to the 18th regular session of the...
Transhipment challenges in the WCPO
Not many Pacific Island women work on fishing vessels, but a young Fijian woman has found a way to support the work of fishers such as her brother and cousins so they can continue to make a living...
