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Operation Island Chief reinforces Pacific unity against illegal fishing

The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) has concluded Operation Island Chief 2025 (OPIC25), part of its ongoing programme of surveillance and monitoring operations to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing across the Pacific.

FFA applauds landmark Operation Ika Moana led by Samoa

The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) has applauded Samoa’s leadership on the successful completion of Operation Ika Moana, a week-long operation to clamp down on illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing and other forms of maritime crime in the Blue Pacific.

FFA receives US$60 Million from the US under Economic Assistance Agreement

The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) has today received the US$60 million payment for 2024, under the Economic Assistance Agreement (EAA) associated with the Treaty on Fisheries with the Government of the United States of America.

PNG hosts High Seas Boarding and Inspection Training to Strengthen Fisheries Surveillance

The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) continues to strengthen regional fisheries enforcement by supporting High Seas Boarding and Inspection (HSBI) of fishing vessel, to ensure compliance with conservation and management measures under the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC).

24th Forum Fisheries Committee Ministerial Meeting Concludes in Niue

The 24th Forum Fisheries Committee (FFC) Ministerial Meeting and the 6th Regional Fisheries Ministers Meeting (RFMM) concluded today in Niue, with a Ministerial Retreat held in Alofi.

Milestone Agreement on South Pacific Albacore Allocation Strengthens Regional Tuna Management

In a landmark development for Pacific fisheries, officials have reached consensus on the long-standing issue of South Pacific albacore (SPA) tuna allocation within the Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs) of the Pacific Island Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) Members south of the equator.

Pacific Celebrates the Voices of Women in Fisheries at the Fisheries Ministers Meeting in Niue

Women working behind the scenes across the Pacific fisheries sector were celebrated in Niue last night, as the latest edition of Moana Voices was honoured during the opening ceremony of the 24th Forum Fisheries Committee Ministerial Meeting (FFCMin24).

Pacific Fisheries Ministers Focus on Ocean Future in Niue

Over the next three days, Fisheries Ministers will deliberate on a comprehensive agenda covering priorities such as the Fisheries Roadmap, the Chair’s Ocean Literacy Initiative, the progress on the implementation of FFA’s Climate Change Strategy, and the East New Britain Initiative. Discussions will also include updates on fisheries development initiatives, the Independent Refresh and Performance Review of FFA, the 2050 Strategy, and the Review of Regional Architecture.

Capacity boost for Tuvalu, Fiji and Nauru boarding practitioners

Twenty-six officials from Tuvalu Fisheries, Tuvalu Police Maritime, Fiji Fisheries, Fiji Navy and Nauru Fisheries completed a week-long training on Fisheries Boarding and Inspection, co-delivered by the Pacific Island Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA), Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) and New Zealand’s Ministry of Primary Industry (MPI).

Second Advanced Fisheries Negotiations Course Underway in Honiara

Judicial Officers across the Pacific and international fisheries legal experts are gathering in Honiara over a three (3) days Symposium.

ITLOS Judge Highlights Legal Duty to Strengthen Fisheries Enforcement at Judicial Symposium

Judicial Officers across the Pacific and international fisheries legal experts are gathering in Honiara over a three (3) days Symposium.

Judicial Symposium 2025 Opens in Honiara

Judicial Officers across the Pacific and international fisheries legal experts are gathering in Honiara over a three (3) days Symposium.