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By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
The Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) Friday adopted a long-awaited management procedure for South Pacific albacore...
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By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
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By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
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