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FFA congratulates female graduates of the FNU Basic Sea Safety and Deckhand Fishing Programme

The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) extends its congratulations to the female graduates of the Basic Sea Safety and Deckhand Fishing Programme at the Fiji National University (FNU).

Fisheries Ministers Gather for Annual Meetings

The 23rd Annual Ministerial Forum Fisheries Committee (FFC) and the 5th Annual Regional Fisheries Ministers Meeting commenced today at the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) Headquarters in Honiara, Solomon Islands.

Strengthening Kiribati’s frontline against illegal fishing

Kiribati fisheries have made significant progress in safeguarding its tuna resources from illegal activities with a recent training of 26 Monitoring Control Surveillance (MCS) practitioners.

Pacific Islander’s Drive to Open New Markets for His Nation’s Tuna

Donny Andrike, a competent authority officer from the Republic of Marshall Islands (RMI), is on a mission to bring his country's prized tuna to the lucrative European Union (EU) market.

Behind PNG’s Sea Food Safety Success: Meet National Fisheries Audit Certification Officer- Martha HACCP Champion

Martha Paul, a biochemist by training, sits in a modest office in Papua New Guinea's bustling Lae.

Ladies of the Line: Kiribati’s All-Woman Team Policing Fish Exports

Joana Rabaua, a senior verification officer for Kiribati's fisheries authority, doesn't mince words.

Life on the Front Lines of Food Safety: A Quality Officer’s Journey

From the bustling production floor of International Food Cooperation (IFC), Richard Shane Brigil's gaze is unwavering.
Pacific Island Fisheries Observer Rachael Luru

Pacific Island Fisheries Observer Debriefer and Assessor – Rachael Luru

This is a story about a woman who was determined to succeed,…
Tuna Fisheries Blue Continent

Tuna fisheries are vital to our blue continent

The fish that thrive in our waters are of great importance to…