Movement and breeding of tuna already altered by climate changeClimate change has already altered the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of the ocean, and is likely to continue to do so. The changes influence the location and and behaviour of tuna, for...
Research and training on bycatch to protect marine life The Oceanic Fisheries Programme of the Pacific Community (SPC) provides training programs for fisheries officers, observers and others in the small island developing states (SIDS). This assists them with...
Tuna numbers sustained using research and trainingThe Oceanic Fisheries Programme of the Pacific Community (SPC) monitors and assesses the populations (called stocks) of Pacific tuna and other fisheries. It provides scientific advice to the WCPFC. It also provides...
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.
Research shows how important fisheries are to Pacific Island economiesFisheries in the economies of Pacific Islands countries and territories is a study of the fisheries of the Western and Central Pacific Ocean (WCPO). It outlines the development of its fisheries of...
SPC catch and harvest data supports research and managementThe Oceanic Fisheries Programme of the Pacific Community (SPC) holds and manages all the data that is collected from commercial fisheries and from observers on board when fishing vessels are active in...