The four key tuna fisheries of the Western and Central Pacific have been independently verified as sustainable, which is a great position to be in for Pacific Island nations. But keeping those...
Peter Griffin
Looking to the future of small-scale coastal fisheries
All over the Pacific Islands region, island nations are increasingly looking to target inshore pelagic fish such as tuna and other species to provide vital sustenance and income to local...
RNZ: New Poseidons zoom in on illegal fishers
Boats have just 30 seconds warning before the Air Force’s new Poseidon is above them using its state-of-the-art cameras to collect any evidence of illegal fishing. With our naval patrol craft, they’re part of a massive effort in the Pacific that’s paying off.
Unreported tuna catch in the sights of Pacific island nations
Illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing of tuna in the Pacific has declined significantly in recent years. But sustained surveillance, control, and monitoring efforts are required to...
An eye on the Pacific: The Regional Fisheries Surveillance Centre
The Regional Fisheries Surveillance Centre based in Honiara, Solomon Islands, is at the heart of the Pacific Islands Forum's Forum Fisheries Agency's efforts in Pacific fisheries monitoring, control...
It takes a village: Global fisheries gathering highlights importance of cooperation and data sharing
An international gathering of fisheries enforcement experts in Halifax, Nova Scotia has highlighted the importance of regional and global cooperation, data sharing, and a pragmatic approach to...
Pacific Fisheries Ministers advance regional fisheries priorities
FFA - Honiara, 20 July 2023. Fisheries Ministers from member countries of the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) have advanced regional fisheries priorities at their 20th meeting which...
Pacific signs new economic assistance agreement with the United States
FFA - HONIARA, 13 th July 2023 – The Pacific has signed a new Economic Assistance Agreement with the Government of the United States of America securing funding of US$60 million per year for the...
