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WCPFC14: Fiji to Tuna Commission- 'Hard decisions need to be made now' (Statement).

Fiji Statement led by Minister for Fisheries Hon. Semi Koroilavesau during the opening formalities of the WCPFC14 at the PICC in Manila, Phillippines on Dec 3, 2017.

(Salutations)

... Madam Chair, Fiji’s statement will focus on the important issues that are at hand. This reflects issues that Fiji sees important in terms of our shared national and regional

FFCMIN14: "Fiji is committed" to finalising Tokelau Arrangement- calls for consensus, solidarity on issues that matter (STATEMENT)

Fiiji's Country statement at FFCMIN Opening Plenary delivered by Hon. Semi Koroilavesau

(SALUTATIONS)-- Chair, I would like to congratulate you for your Chairmanship and thank the Australian government and its people for hosting the 102nd Forum Fisheries

WCPFC Area Catch Value Estimates

Introduction

The report aims to provide estimates of the value of catches of the four main commercial species caught in the Western and Central Paciffic Fisheireies Commission (WCPFC) Convention Area, that is, albacore (Thunnus alalunga), bigeye (Thunnus obesus), skipjack (Katsuwonus pelamis) and yellowfin (Thunnus albacares). The report also provides catch data provided by the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) and prices obtained from a range of sources (provided below) on which the estimated values are based.

Pacific Island Seamounts - are they under threat?

Pacific Island Seamounts - are they under threat?

30^th April, Nadi, Fiji

A 2-day workshop was held in Nadi on 28^th and 29^th April to discuss the impacts of longline fishing as well as other activities on seamounts in the Pacific Islands.

Fisheries Trade Guidebook

Submitted by Anonymous | 1 / Jan / 2001

This Guidebook, Pacific Islands Countries, the Global Tuna Industry and the International Trade Regime, outlines the major trade-related elements of the tuna fishing industry in the Western Central Pacific Ocean. In particular, it is meant to be a reference guide to assist government officials (particularly fisheries, trade and foreign affairs officials) and tuna industry operators to better understand the rules and requirements of international and regional trade agreements, and how they impact the fisheries sector.