In a development aimed at enhancing maritime security and combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, the Australian-funded Guardian Class Patrol Boats (GCPB) of the Royal Solomon...
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Moana Voices: Dorothy Wickham – the voice behind the ‘Solwata Blo Iumi’ radio campaign
Highlighting the role of Pacific women has allowed a broadcaster to inform, educate, and inspire change in sustainable fishing practices in rural Solomon Islands. Dorothy Wickham is a trailblazer...
Jobs, infrastructure, revenue: New initiative looks to maximise benefits of tuna fisheries for FFA member countries
Tuna fishing holds significant importance to the economies and communities of many Pacific Island nations. However, the exploitation of this resource is often lopsided, with some countries reaping...
Guadalcanal’s aquaculture project and its potential role in sustainable fishing
Aquaculture reduces the need for excessive fishing of wild species, allowing fish stocks to recover and help maintain their natural balance. An aquaculture project underway in Guadalcanal could...
Sogavare: Aquaculture vital in tackling overfishing and depletion of fish stocks
Aquaculture projects are seen as one potential solution to increasing demand for fish and depletion of fish stocks in local fisheries.
Pacific-licensed vessels top IUU fishing list in the region by misreporting catch
HONIARA, 14 February 2022 – A recent illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing report released last December revealed that Pacific licensed vessels or fleets are heavily involved in IUU...
Compliance monitoring scheme CMM extended, but more work needed to ensure an effective measure
HONIARA – The 18th WCPFC Tuna Commission Meeting has agreed to an extension of the Compliance Monitoring Scheme Conservation and Management Measure for another two years, however more cooperation is...
FFA members work to progress freeze on southern albacore
HONIARA – The call by the members of the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) for a freeze on the catch and effort for South Pacific albacore on the high seas south of the equator won...
