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 for IUU and exploitation”
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...
French Pacific territories reject “damaging” albacore option as WCPFC22 clash sharpens
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
French Pacific territories at WCPFC22 in Manila are rejecting proposals they say would cripple domestic albacore fisheries and breach...
Byrne targets depth as Fiji plan for Rugby World Cup
The Flying Fijians are turning their focus to long-term planning as the 2027 Rugby World Cup format introduces a shorter three-match pool stage followed by...
Fiji warns “Harvest Control Rule10 will amputate our domestic fishery” as albacore showdown intensifies at WCPFC22
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
Fiji has delivered one of the strongest warnings yet at WCPFC22 in Manila, telling members that adopting the controversial Harvest...
“You can’t manage the Pacific if you ignore ghost gear”: Sharks Pacific warns WCPFC
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
Sharks Pacific has delivered a strong message to the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC), warning that the region...
Australia, SPC push overhaul of tuna harvest strategy timetable as WWF warns delays threaten bigeye and yellowfin talks
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
Australia and the Pacific Community (SPC) have urged the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) to reset its crowded...
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