WCPFC Chair reassures Pacific communities as Tuna talks intensify in Manila

Fiji, Dec. 3 -- Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) Chair Dr Josie Tamate has delivered a clear message to Pacific communities watching this week's Manila negotiations that the Co... Read More

Eight states seek renewed CNM status as WCPFC faces compliance gaps and missing data

Fiji, Dec. 3 -- The Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) has received eight applications for Cooperating Non-Member (CNM) status for 2026, with all requests coming from countries a... Read More

"Documented cases" of exploitation of Filipino fishers on Chinese vessels, says Tuna Commission chief

Fiji, Dec. 3 -- The Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) has confirmed there are "documented cases of exploitation of Filipino migrant fishers on Chinese vessels," but no formal co... Read More

"Decisions are based on science": Tuna chief Dr Tamate

Fiji, Dec. 3 -- Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) Chair Dr Josie Tamate says the Tuna Commission will continue to anchor all decisions in science as members navigate the tension... Read More

"My job is to listen and facilitate" as transshipment fight looms at Manila talks: WCPFC Chair

Fiji, Dec. 3 -- Tuna Commission Chair Dr Josie Tamate says the Commission is bracing for another difficult round of talks on high-seas transshipment, an issue that has divided Pacific states and dista... Read More

Panama moves to expand fishing rights, assures WCPFC of "no increase in effort"

Fiji, Dec. 3 -- Panama has asked the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) to approve an expansion of its participatory rights, insisting the move will not increase fishing effort o... Read More

PACNEWS Interview: WCPFC Chair eyes albacore breakthrough as pressure mounts in Manila

Fiji, Dec. 3 -- With the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) under pressure to deliver a long-delayed management procedure for South Pacific albacore, PACNEWS Senior Journalist Pi... Read More

All major tuna stocks are healthy, but stricter catch limits are coming: WCPFC Chair

Fiji, Dec. 2 -- Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) Chair Dr Josie Tamate says all major tuna stocks in the region remain healthy but warned that the Commission is now moving into... Read More

Pacific FFA bloc pushes hard for albacore deal at WCPFC22

Fiji, Dec. 2 -- Pacific fisheries officials have opened WCPFC22 with a united call for the adoption of the South Pacific albacore management procedure, signalling a coordinated FFA push to secure long... Read More

We will be very proud if the harvest strategy is finalised in Manila: Philippines Department of Agriculture Undersecretary

Fiji, Dec. 2 -- As host of WCPFC22 and a major tuna producer in Asia, the Philippines expects this week's negotiations to deliver firm decisions on conservation, monitoring and the long-delayed harves... Read More

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