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
Tag: IUU
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
Bi-partisan approval for WTO fisheries subsidies agreement in Fiji’s Parliament
Fiji’s Parliament unanimously endorses the ratification of the WTO fisheries subsidies agreement, a historic bi-partisan move seeking to restrain harmful subsidies and promote sustainable marine resource use
HMNZS Wellington combts illegal, unreported and unregulated Pacific fishing
Royal New Zealand Navy offshore patrol vessel completes two fishing monitoring operations in the Pacific as New Zealand contributes to the battle against illegal fishing
New programme in Tuvalu tightening net on IUU fishing in Pacific
Satellite monitoring in Tuvalu to “chart the extent of fishing activity by non-authorised or non-reporting vessels” tightening net on IUU fishing under a new project
U.S Vice President to request $600 million for ocean resilience in Pacific Islands
U.S Vice President to request $600 million that will help the Pacific region strengthen climate resilience, invest in marine planning and conservation, combat IUU fishing, and enhance maritime security
PNG and France are partners to fight illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing
French Navy Patrol Boat and French Air Force aircraft participated in regional fisheries policing operation in the PNG EEZ to combat IUU fishing and improve the maritime security
Pacific-licensed vessels top IUU fishing list in the region by misreporting catch
A report revealed that Pacific licensed vessels or fleets are heavily involved in IUU fishing and dominated by misreporting
WCPO countries getting greater share of skipjack tuna: SPC assessment
A report shows that more than half the vessels in the skipjack purse-seine fishery of the WCPO are flagged to or chartered by SIDS
U.S Coast Guard Ship visit highlights Partnership with Fiji to combat IUU Fishing
Fiji and the U.S Coast Guard’s partnership to deter and stop IUU Fishing and maintain maritime sovereignty and security throughout the region