The Pacific bluefin tuna population has exceeded international recovery targets a decade ahead of schedule, marking a significant success in fisheries management through coordinated international efforts
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Pacific Islander’s Drive to Open New Markets for His Nation’s Tuna
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
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
“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
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
Operation Rai Balang: Joint Forces Combat IUU Fishing to Secure Sustainable Fisheries Future
Operation Rai Balang, led by FFA concludes, emphasising regional collaboration and determination to combat IUU fishing, safeguarding marine resources and ensuring food security
WTO fish talks collapse, Avoid a bad deal: PANG
PANG states global fish talks to curb harmful subsidies have failed to reach agreement at the WTO Ministerial, sparking concerns over unfair subsidies favoring large-scale distant water fishing fleets
COP28 Highlights: Pacific tuna face alarming consequences without 1.5-degree climate action: FFA DG
FFA DG called for a strong commitment to align with the 1.5-degree target to mitigate projected Tuna losses in Pacific fisheries and urged the inclusion of fisheries in climate discussions
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
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