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Outgoing FFA Director-General highlights vital role of Fisheries in Pacific Agrifood Systems at FAO PSIDS Solutions Forum

Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) Director-General Dr Manu Tupou-Roosen participated in the FAO PSIDS Solutions Forum held in Nadi last week, showcasing the vital role of fisheries in transforming the food systems of the Blue Pacific Continent.

Operation Kurukuru 2024 successfully concludes

Strengthening the fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing to promote sustainable fisheries and enhancing maritime security across the Pacific are key outcomes of Operation Kurukuru, which came to a close today.

FFA hosts Hon. Pat Conroy as Australia reaffirms ongoing support for monitoring efforts against illegal fishing in Pacific

FFA continues to strengthen its surveillance capabilities against Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing in the Pacific, with support from Australia. 

Operation Island Chief 2024 successfully concludes

The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) has successfully concluded Operation Island Chief 2024 (OPIC24), a 12-day initiative focused on monitoring and surveillance across the Pacific region to ensure the sustainability of fisheries.

FFA celebrates 45 years of regional cooperation

The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) marks its 45th anniversary today, celebrating decades of successful regional cooperation dedicated to the sustainable management of tuna fisheries in the Pacific. 

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).

FFA Members to push forward Fisheries Labour Standards at WCPFC

Members of the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) are preparing to implement the draft Conservation and Management Measure (CMM) for improving labour standards and human rights, expected to be adopted at the 21st Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) meeting in Fiji later this year.

Pacific Islands work towards improving labour conditions in Fisheries sector

Pacific Island nations, recognising the vital role of fishing in their livelihoods and economies, are taking decisive action to combat labour abuses and create a safer, fairer fishing industry.

Operation Tui Moana 2024: Pacific region combats Illegal Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing to secure sustainable fisheries future

Combatting IUU fishing to promote sustainable fisheries across the Pacific is a key outcome of Operation Tui Moana 2024 (OPTM24), which came to a close today.

FFA launches new Electronic Vessel Register and Port State Measures Systems

The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) on Wednesday launched a major upgrade and development to their monitoring and surveillance efforts, with two new systems built for vessel registrations and Port State Measures.

Operation Rai Balang: Joint Forces Combat IUU Fishing to Secure Sustainable Fisheries Future

Enhancing maritime security and promoting sustainable fisheries management across the Pacific is a key outcome of Operation Rai Balang, which came to a close last week.

Fisheries Ministers Call for Increased Fisheries Commitment in COP Meetings

Pacific Fisheries Ministers have called for consideration and action on fisheries in United Nations Framework on Climate Change Convention Conference of the Parties (COP) meetings, as the world’s biggest and healthiest tuna stock faces potential depletion because of climate change.