Chinese Taipei compromise clears way for landmark South Pacific Albacore deal
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...
Fiji hails ‘monumental’ South Pacific Albacore breakthrough at WCPFC
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
Fiji says the adoption of the South Pacific Albacore Management Procedure (MP) at WCPFC22 in Manila is a “monumental...
WCPFC adopts landmark South Pacific albacore management procedure after years of deadlock
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
The Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) wrapped up its annual meeting in Manila Friday with a major...
“Albacore is our lifeline” as South Pacific Group pushes hard at WCPFC22
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
Pacific countries most dependent on South Pacific albacore have delivered a clear message at WCPFC22 in Manila — this...
WCPFC faces tough calls on Bigeye Tuna as SPC warns key decisions needed now
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
The Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) is heading into a final phase on bigeye tuna, with scientists warning...
Push to end shark-fin loophole as Sharks Pacific calls for full transparency at WCPFC22
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
Sharks Pacific has delivered a sharp warning to the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC22), calling for full transparency...
Pacific tuna advocates push WCPFC22 to end high-seas transshipment, calling it “a system built...
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
Calls to shut down high seas transshipment erupted at WCPFC22 on Thursday, with Sharks Pacific Policy Director Bubba Cook and...
Don’t lock FAD closure into Bigeye tuna management procedure: PNA
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
The Parties to the Nauru Agreement (PNA) have issued a firm warning to the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission...
Pacific Political Climate Champion for Oceans Ainuu slams COP30, urges science-based decisions at WCPFC22
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
Niue’s Minister of Natural Resources and Pacific Political Climate Champion for Oceans, Mona Ainuu, delivered a sharp warning to...
Pacific Tuna fisheries face mounting Climate pressures: SPC
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
The scientific body advising the Tuna Commission says climate change is accelerating across the Western and Central Pacific, reshaping...
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