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
Tag: Tuna
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
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
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
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
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
Delegates hopeful of a new Tropical Tuna Measure
There are high expectations for a new Tropical Tuna Measure that will guide fishing controls for bigeye, skipjack, and yellowfin tuna in the region’s jurisdiction
Human rights violations in Pacific fishing industry ‘ignored’
New research currently in review stage revealed human rights violations within the fishing industry in the Pacific “ignored”
Future of prosperity lies in our ocean – its fishery and its resources: Forum SG
SG Puna highlights the need for the Pacific to shift away from relying heavily on tuna access revenues and focus on diversifying and future-proofing the tuna industry amidst challenges like IUU fishing, climate change, and shifting market dynamics