19th Joint Steering Committee Meeting of the Japan Promotion Fund concluded
The 19th Joint Steering Committee Meeting of the Japan Promotion Fund (JPF) concluded earlier this week in Honiara.
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Pacific at the Centre of a Changing Global Tuna Trade, New FFA Report finds
FFA has released a new report examining current global tuna markets and trade trends in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean (WCPO). The report highlights major changes in the international tuna industry and what they mean for Pacific Island countries and territories.
Director-General Opening Remarks – Prioritisation Workshop (PW5)
FFA Director-General opening remarks at 5th Prioritisation Workshop (PW5).
FFA Members Complete Phase One of Regional Monitoring Control Surveillance Data Analysis Training
Five days of learning, collaboration, and hands-on skill building to strengthen the fight against IUU fishing. Suva, Fiji – 12 December 2025 – The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) Regional Monitoring, Control and Surveillance (MCS) Data Analysis Training (RMCS DAT) has wrapped up the first phase of its Regional Monitoring, Control and Surveillance Data […]
South Pacific Albacore Management Procedure adopted at WCPFC22
The Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) has formally adopted a Management Procedure for South Pacific albacore at its 22nd Regular Session in Manila, Philippines, marking a major milestone for Pacific fisheries management.
South Pacific albacore tops agenda at WCPFC22 as Pacific Ministers show solidarity
South Pacific albacore is the leading priority of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) as the 22nd Regular Session opened today in Manila, Philippines.
A town built by tuna: FFA Head visits Noro’s unique tuna hub
There is only one place in the Pacific where purse seine, longline and pole-and-line fleets operate alongside a full tuna processing facility in the same port. That place is Noro.
Fair Seas Ahead: FFA and ILO Join Forces to Improve Working Conditions for Pacific Fishers
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) have formalised a new partnership aimed at strengthening the protection of human rights and labour standards for crews working on fishing vessels across Pacific Islands Countries waters.
ENBi Marks a Turning Point for Pacific Tuna Development
The East New Britain Initiative brings Pacific governments, industry, and partners around one table to drive a new approach to tuna development. It sets a clearer path for Members to capture more value at home while strengthening collaboration across the region.
FFA acknowledges Solomon Islands’ new fisheries office in Noro
FFA Director-General acknowledgement at the opening of the Solomon Islands Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources Office, Noro – Western Province
FFA Members Set Unified Position for Upcoming WCPFC
The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) has concluded its 21st Management Options Consultation (MOC21) and the Special 140th Forum Fisheries Committee (FFC) Officials Meeting in Honiara, Solomon Islands – confirming a unified regional position ahead of the 22nd Regular Session of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) in December.
Operation Kurukuru 2025 delivers strong results
The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) has concluded Operation Kurukuru 2025 (OPKK25), the region’s largest coordinated maritime surveillance operation targeting illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing across the Pacific.