Data balancing acts: The coexistence of offshore tuna and artisanal fisheries in French Polynesia
French Polynesia, a paradise of azure waters and pristine beaches, has been facing a complex challenge in recent years – the coexistence of its growing offshore tuna fishery and the existing artisanal fishery sector. This delicate balance requires a…
Data collectors in French Polynesia: Vaiana Joufoques, a committed enthusiast
An interview reveals the challenging and fascinating work of data collectors in French Polynesia, shedding light on the inspiring journey of Vaiana Joufoques.
Pre-Assessment Workshop (PAW) 2024
The SPC’s Pre-assessment workshop (PAW) is a technical workshop. It provides an open and transparent opportunity for interested scientists and technical experts to provide input and advice for the stock assessments being conducted by SPC as part of their…
Fisheries Newsletter #172
Photo: Beached buoys, Wallis coast ©Seylala Stéphanie Goepfert
Fisheries Newsletter Number 172 (September - December 2023)
Produced by the Pacific Community, Division of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Marine Ecosystems, Information Section, BP D5, 98848…
The Pacific Community is deploying for the first time recycled satellite buoys from drifting FADs
In a groundbreaking action to combat marine pollution, the Pacific Community (SPC) announces the inaugural deployment of recycled buoys from drifting Fish Aggregating Devices (dFADs) in their region, starting with the waters of New Caledonia. This marks…
Transforming tuna fisheries data into scientific advice: explained by Raijeli and Jemery, two of the Pacific Community's scientists.
The Western Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) Scientific Committee (SC) gathers annually, standing as one of the two pillars supporting the annual assembly of the WCPFC in December. As at its first meeting in 2005, the SC continues to…