Fiji, Oct. 15 -- Fiji's deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation, Viliame Gavoka, opened the 9th Pacific Tuna Forum in Nadi Tuesday with a strong message of unity and responsibility, warning Pacific nations against complacency as they manage the world's last healthy tuna stocks.

"It is my great honour to officiate the opening of the 9th Pacific Tuna Forum. I acknowledge with gratitude the Government of Papua New Guinea for co-hosting this important gathering, and InfoFish for its continued commitment to advancing the future of our region's tuna fisheries.," he said.

The Minister reminded delegates that the Western and Central Pacific Ocean accounts for nearly 60 percent of the world's tuna catch, calling the reg...