Widespread climatic changes already occurring in WCPOGlobal heating and climate change are creating widespread changes in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean (WCPO). Many of these changes interact with each other. Some of the changes that affect the tuna fisheries...
Tuna stocks are managed to keep numbers healthyThree organisations share responsibility for how tuna populations are managed for the region as a whole. The sub-regional group of countries that are members of the Parties to the Nauru Agreement also have rules that...
Managing fishing practices to reduce bycatch The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) facilitates regional cooperation for the sustainable use of tuna. It was established in 1979 to help countries to sustainability manage the fishery resources that fall within...
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.
Three regional organisations provide the basis for managing tuna in the WCPOThe Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) facilitates regional cooperation to manage the sustainable use of tuna. FFA was established in 1979. It helps member countries manage the...
Regional organisations work together to manage the tuna fisheriesThe Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) strengthens national capacity and regional solidarity so its 17 members can manage, control and develop their tuna fisheries now and in the future. FFA...