18th Tuna Data Workshop (TDW)
The regional Tuna Data Workshop (TDW) is conducted on an annual basis for SPC member countries to enhance their scientific tuna monitoring and data management capacity, and satisfy their data reporting obligations to the Western and Central…
Reporting to reusing: How satellite buoys from the purse seine fishery can benefit local communities
Industrial fishing is often singled out when it comes to issues of sustainability and responsible management of natural resources. More and more projects and laws are being put forward to reduce environmental impact and encourage industries to use more…
Capacity building on harvest strategies: Progress and areas of improvement
In pursuit of sustainable tuna fisheries in the western and central Pacific Ocean (WCPO), the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) members agreed in 2015 to a workplan for the adoption of harvest strategies for WCPO skipjack, bigeye,…
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…