From humble beginnings to overseeing millions of tons of tuna exports, Donny Andrike leads a small but determined team from Marshall Islands, breaking barriers and bridging language gaps to bring their prized catch to the lucrative European Union market
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Life on the Front Lines of Food Safety: A Quality Officer’s Journey
Every day, Richard Shane Brigil meticulously ensures that each can of tuna from PNG meets international safety standards, driven by his relentless commitment to quality and the global reputation of his homeland
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“Ladies of the Line”: Kiribati’s All-Woman Team Policing Fish Exports
Joana Rabaua, a senior verification officer for Kiribati’s fisheries authority, leads a team of six women ensuring every fish exported meets rigorous standards, showcasing the power of women in the male-dominated fisheries sector
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Behind PNG’s Sea Food Safety Success: Meet National Fisheries Audit Certification Officer- Martha HACCP Champion
Martha Paul, a seafood safety inspector in PNG, ensures the quality of fish exports through rigorous inspections and audits, contributing to the country’s reputation as a reliable exporter and safeguarding economic growth
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New Tuna Harvest Strategy
WCPFC20 concluded with the adoption of a new Tropical Tuna Measure that will guide fishing controls for bigeye, skipjack, and yellowfin tuna in the Pacific region and help in the sustainable management of tuna stocks
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Commission works to improve fishing crew labour standards
Delegates at the WCPFC20 unanimously passed a proposal for binding conservation measures to enhance labour standards and crew welfare in fishing vessels, with the new rule expected to be produced at the next year’s meeting
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Differing Views on Increasing Observer Presence on Longline Fishing Boats Discussed at Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission Meeting
Contrasting opinions emerged as proposals to reduce observer coverage on longline fishing boats sparked concern from WWF Pacific, highlighting potential setbacks in combating Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated fishing
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Tuvalu Optimistic for Longline Fisheries Solutions at WCPFC 20th Session
As a nation heavily reliant on tuna fishing for revenue, Tuvalu is optimistic about finding solutions for longline fisheries at WCPFC20
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Urgent Calls for Proactive Measures at WCPFC to Safeguard Future of Pacific Fisheries
Bubba Cook, the WWF Western and Central Pacific Tuna Program Manager, emphasises the need for immediate action to secure the longevity of our fisheries
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Civil Society Organisations Optimistic for Effective Measures Against Illegal Fishing at WCPFC 20th Session
CSOs are filled with hope and optimism as they anticipate positive outcomes at the WCPFC meeting that will tackle regional challenges like illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing