If the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) and its members have it their way, they will soon be managing tuna and other migratory fish in their region by taking into account the needs of...
ecosystems
New protection for threatened manta and mobula rays in Pacific waters
PORT MORESBY – The Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) took a major step in helping to protect “threatened” manta and other mobula rays on the final day of its annual...
Pacific nations call on WCPFC members to combat impacts of climate change on tuna fisheries
Republished from SeafoodSource, 9 December 2019 Pacific fisheries officials are calling on the members of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) to band together and commit to...
Forum fisheries ministers sign off on important GEF report
The Honourable Marion Henry, Federated States of Micronesia, signs the SAP. Hon. Henry was the FFC Ministerial Chair at this meeting, and the representative of the host government.
How Protecting Sharks Helped Countries Reap Benefits
The Philippines government recognized whale sharks’ importance to tourism and has since worked to better manage and conserve all shark species.
Photo: The Pew Charitable Trusts/Steve De Neef
