WCPFC Executive Director warns albacore decision cannot slip again
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
The Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) must adopt a management procedure for South Pacific albacore this week or...
Pacific delegates push unified FFA agenda as albacore and transshipment dominate WCPFC22
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
Pacific members of the Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) say they are entering WCPFC22 with a united front, determined to secure...
Parties to Nauru Agreement says its technical muscle is shaping key WCPFC22 decisions
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
The Parties to the Nauru Agreement (PNA) says its technical expertise continues to drive some of the most important proposals...
Pools confirmed for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia
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“Documented cases” of exploitation of Filipino fishers on Chinese vessels, says Tuna Commission chief
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
The Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) has confirmed there are “documented cases of exploitation of Filipino migrant...
WCPFC Chair reassures Pacific communities as Tuna talks intensify in Manila
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) Chair Dr Josie Tamate has delivered a clear message to Pacific communities watching...
Eight states seek renewed CNM status as WCPFC faces compliance gaps and missing data
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
The Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) has received eight applications for Cooperating Non-Member (CNM) status for 2026, with...
“Decisions are based on science”: Tuna chief Dr Tamate
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) Chair Dr Josie Tamate says the Tuna Commission will continue to anchor all...
Record tuna catches, stable stocks but warning signs persist in SPC’s 2024 status report
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
Pacific tuna stocks remain healthy and stable despite record-high catches in 2024, according to a major scientific update delivered to...
“My job is to listen and facilitate” as transshipment fight looms at Manila talks: WCPFC Chair
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
Tuna Commission Chair Dr Josie Tamate says the Commission is bracing for another difficult round of talks on high-seas...
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