We are working on this content right now, and we'd love to hear from you if you have information on this topic.
Ecosystems and climate | Case studies
read more
Case studies
Bycatch | Case studies
We are working on this content right now, and we'd love to hear from you if you have information on this topic.A turtle killed after getting tangled in illegal netting... reducing bycatch is a focus of fisheries for tuna and other sought-after seafood near coasts and...
Observers and compliance | Case studies
Following the rules Observers board vessels fishing for tuna in the WCPO and collect information about catches to ensure the rules are followed. Various surveillance methods support observers.
Economics | Case studies
MSC certification gives access to higher prices for tunaSeven western Pacific Islands fisheries are certified as being sustainable by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), with the most recent being based in Papua New Guinea. MSC certification is seen as one way of...
Catch and harvest | Case studies
We are working on this content right now, and wed love to hear from you if you have information on this topic.
Tuna stocks | Case studies
High tech, complex science and deep knowledge: assessing WCPO tuna populationsDetailed scientific assessments are conducted regularly to calculate how well tuna populations are coping with fishing and changes in the oceanic environment. They are rigorous and...