WHAT WE DO TO ENSURE SUSTAINABLE TUNA FISHERIES

AT THE PACIFIC ISLANDS FORUM FISHERIES AGENCY (FFA)

Our vision statement guides our work: to enable the people of our member countries to “enjoy the highest levels of social and economic benefits through the sustainable use” of fisheries.

The work FFA does supports our Members

to ensure sustainable tuna fisheries

High Level Advice

to develop high-level policy advice for FFC and Members, by guiding the work of the Secretariat

Corporate Services

aimed at ensuring that relevant support is provided to the Secretariat

sustainable tuna fisheries

Manage fisheries

to ensure their use is sustainable and will provide tuna now and in the future

Monitor, control and surveillance fisheries

to stop illegal fishing and make sure fishing benefits go towards fishers who follow the rules of development and management set by governments

Economic and Social Development

Develop fisheries

that harvest, process and market tuna to create jobs, income and a thriving industry

Learn more about the FFA team

We are governed by our Members through the Forum Fisheries Committee (FFC). Our executive team guides the work of the Secretariat working with staff to develop high-level policy advice, governance and strategic support for FFC and its Members. Our organisation is structured to deliver sustainable tuna fisheries management, development and operations. Learn more →

EXAMPLES OF THE WORK WE DO

Ika Moana Rises Again – Strengthening Pacific Leadership in Maritime Surveillance

Senior fisheries officials and delegates from across the Pacific region gathered in Wellington, New Zealand Aotearoa, today for the opening of the 142nd Meeting of the Forum Fisheries Committee (FFC), hosted by the Government of New Zealand.

New EU seafood regulation to affect 97% of EU-listed Pacific Island-flagged vessels

UNDP and The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency have released a major report documenting two decades of transformative work in tuna fisheries management – a story of unprecedented collaboration between scientists, government officials, fisheries workers, NGOs, and international development partners.

Strengthening the frontline of Pacific fisheries: FFA opens more scholarship opportunities

The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) is continuing its investment in the region's frontline fisheries workforce by opening another scholarship opportunity through its Certificate IV in Fisheries Enforcement and Compliance programme.

From France to the Pacific: One Navy Officer’s Commitment to Protecting Regional Fisheries

Senior fisheries officials and delegates from across the Pacific region gathered in Wellington, New Zealand Aotearoa, today for the opening of the 142nd Meeting of the Forum Fisheries Committee (FFC), hosted by the Government of New Zealand.

Pacific Nations Strengthen Climate Response as Tuna Stocks Shift Beyond Their Waters

The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) has opened nominations for FFA Members to take part in the second cohort of its Diploma in Fisheries Investigation and Prosecution programme, providing a new opportunity for fisheries compliance and enforcement personnel across the region to strengthen their investigation and prosecution skills.

What Fit in a Suitcase – and What Didn’t

Senior fisheries officials and delegates from across the Pacific region gathered in Wellington, New Zealand Aotearoa, today for the opening of the 142nd Meeting of the Forum Fisheries Committee (FFC), hosted by the Government of New Zealand.

Pacific Power: How regional cooperation transformed the world’s largest tuna fishery

UNDP and The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency have released a major report documenting two decades of transformative work in tuna fisheries management – a story of unprecedented collaboration between scientists, government officials, fisheries workers, NGOs, and international development partners.

FFA Director-General highlights role of fisheries in sustainable ocean planning at Island States Ocean Summit

The Director-General of the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA), Mr Noan David Pakop, participated in the Island States Ocean Summit (ISOS) in Tokyo, Japan from 3 – 4 June 2026, joining leaders, policymakers, scientists and development partners to discuss pathways for sustainable ocean planning and management.

FFA opens nominations for Diploma in Fisheries Investigation and Prosecution

The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) has opened nominations for FFA Members to take part in the second cohort of its Diploma in Fisheries Investigation and Prosecution programme, providing a new opportunity for fisheries compliance and enforcement personnel across the region to strengthen their investigation and prosecution skills.
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