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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


Observer failure, weak monitoring and stalled reforms are putting Pacific Tuna at risk: WWF warns WCPF

Fiji, Dec. 2 -- WWF has issued one of its strongest warnings yet to the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC), telling members gathering in Manila this week that the region's tuna f... Read More


WCPFC must step up as global oceans pressures intensify, says Executive Director Morris- Christian

Fiji, Dec. 2 -- The head of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) has warned that the Tuna Commission cannot ignore the wave of global ocean pressures now bearing down on fisher... Read More


'More than 50 percent of global tuna comes from our waters - Manila must deliver on Albacore': WCPFC Chair Tamate

Fiji, Dec. 2 -- The Chair of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission(WCPFC), Dr Josie Tamate, says the world's largest tuna fishery cannot afford hesitation this week, warning that the Co... Read More


Albacore fishery losing stability as Tuna Commission stalls on harvest rules: SPC

Fiji, Dec. 2 -- New analysis from the Pacific Community (SPC) shows the South Pacific albacore fishery is under growing pressure, with industry performance weakening and fishing effort rising, highlig... Read More


Korea pushes for monitored at-sea transshipment, warns against blanket bans at WCPFC22

Fiji, Dec. 2 -- The Republic of Korea has called on the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC22) to treat at-sea transshipment as a legitimate practice under strict oversight, warnin... Read More


"My top priority is the South Pacific albacore management procedure": WCPF Chair Dr Tamate

Fiji, Dec. 2 -- Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) Chair Dr Josie Tamate says the Pacific expects decisions this week, not delays, and the adoption of a management procedure for ... Read More


Fairness in our fisheries is non-negotiable": PNG Fisheries Minister tells WCPFC22

Fiji, Dec. 2 -- Papua New Guinea has delivered a strong message to WCPFC22, warning that Pacific nations cannot absorb new burdens, lose hard-won rights, or accept decisions that undermine their devel... Read More