‘More than 50 percent of global tuna comes from our waters — Manila must deliver on Albacore’: WCPFC Chair Tamate
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
The Chair of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission(WCPFC), Dr Josie Tamate, says the world’s largest tuna fishery...
Albacore fishery losing stability as Tuna Commission stalls on harvest rules: SPC
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
New analysis from the Pacific Community (SPC) shows the South Pacific albacore fishery is under growing pressure, with industry...
Korea pushes for monitored at-sea transshipment, warns against blanket bans at WCPFC22
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
The Republic of Korea has called on the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC22) to treat at-sea transshipment as...
“My top priority is the South Pacific albacore management procedure”: WCPF Chair Dr Tamate
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) Chair Dr Josie Tamate says the Pacific expects decisions this week, not delays,...
Fairness in our fisheries is non-negotiable”: PNG Fisheries Minister tells WCPFC22
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
Papua New Guinea has delivered a strong message to WCPFC22, warning that Pacific nations cannot absorb new burdens, lose hard-won...
“High seas transshipment has become the norm and that must change”: Tuvalu to WCPFC22
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
Tuvalu has delivered a clear message to WCPFC22, warning that key fisheries rules are falling behind and must be...
CNMI pushes for South Pacific albacore breakthrough at WCPFC22
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
The Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) opened the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC22) calling for urgent action...
Decisions here shape our survival: Marshall Islands warns WCPFC22
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
The Marshall Islands has told the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC22) that its decisions have direct consequences...
‘No more delays’ as albacore showdown opens in Manila: WCPFC leaders warn
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
The leaders of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) opened their annual meeting today with a blunt warning...
WCPFC Chair says Albacore deal hinges on one tough decision: “We must agree on the Harvest Control Rule”
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) Chair Dr Josie Tamate says the final barrier to securing a long-awaited...
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