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FSM government, fisheries sector learn about biodegradable fish aggregation devices
Republished from Marianas Variety, 30 January 2019 PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Services) — The Federated States of Micronesia, relies heavily on fish for cultural, nutritional, and economical...
Shark fins worse than their bite at tuna talks
AS Pacific nations gathered at Waikiki to talk about fisheries conservation methods last week, Japanese fishermen were charged with trafficking shark fins in and out of Hawaii. Sharks have in the...
New research reveals the secret life of FADS
Honolulu, Hawaii – Tonnes of plastic waste smashing into reefs, entanglement of vulnerable wildlife, and long journeys across the Pacific are only part of the life of the tens of thousands of...
Pacific push for Albacore measures at WCPFC meeting in Hawaii: Preview
HONOLULU, 07 DECEMBER 2018 (PACNEWS)---- Proposals on important measures for albacore tuna – the most important tuna for temperate Pacific countries - are expected to be prioritised by Pacific...
Palau joins other Pacific Ministers for tough talks ahead of tuna meeting
Honolulu, Hawaii- Ministers from the eight Parties to the Nauru Agreement (PNA) nations and Tokelau will be meeting here Friday [7 December] to discuss measures promoting sustainable management of...
FFA welcomes PNA participation in briefings pre-WCPFC
Honolulu 3 December 2018 — Following the Parties to the Nauru Agreement (PNA) officials session Sunday, the Forum Fisheries Agency opened its four-day briefing Monday in Honolulu for fisheries...
Parties to Nauru Agreement prepare for Tuna Commission meeting
Honolulu 2 December 2018 — Tuna resource owners from the Pacific islands met Sunday as part of internal preparation for the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) meeting from...
Transparency for Tuna
Republished from Project Syndicate, 30 October 2018 Global fish stocks are in decline, but a new tuna management scheme by the Federated States of Micronesia offers a blueprint for recovery. By...
Stronger Rules Needed for Widely-Used Tuna Fishing Gear in Pacific Ocean
Republished from The Pew Charitable Trusts, 27 September 2018 Managers of the world’s largest tuna fishery—in the western and central Pacific Ocean—have a chance this year to improve the...
