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WCPFC : Nations agree on revised tuna strategy but concerns over vessel monitoring remains

WCPFC : Nations agree on revised tuna strategy but concerns over vessel monitoring remains

29 December 2023 ~ Be the first to comment!
A revised tropical tuna measure was agreed on during the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) meeting in the Cook Islands, but little progress has been made on tighter monitoring of transshipment that has a reputation for nefarious fishing activity. The decision was made in Rarotonga earlier this month as 26 member countries and participating territories convened to make rules for the world's largest tuna fishery. The measure dictates management around bigeye, skipjack, and yellowfin tuna. Pew Charitable Trusts' Glen Holmes said it is arguably the most important piece of management the WCPFC has. As part of the measure,…
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Maldives: Exports of fish worth MVR 2.1 billion

Maldives: Exports of fish worth MVR 2.1 billion

28 December 2023 ~ Be the first to comment!
The central bank, Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA), and Maldives Customs data show that fish exports stood at MVR 1.9 billion during the same period last year. Therefore, exports for the current period are up 10.3 percent from last year. According to statistics, among the various types of fish exports, skipjack tuna, and yellowfin tuna were the most prominent, with fish worth MVR 1.4 billion exported both fresh and frozen. Additionally, canned and poached fish worth MVR 500 million were also exported until November. According to the latest MMA data, skipjack tuna is currently priced at MVR 26.2 per kg in…
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The Philippines: OPA, BFAR assistance boost Antique’s fish production

The Philippines: OPA, BFAR assistance boost Antique’s fish production

26 December 2023 ~ Be the first to comment!
The various forms of assistance provided by the Antique Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPA) and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) to fisherfolk have increased marine production in the province. Alette Gayatin, Senior Aquaculturist at the OPA, said in an interview Tuesday that the province has increased its fish production compared with last year's, owing to government interventions. “Through the OPA, there are Lambaklad projects in the six coastal municipalities of Antique that have reported 57.53 metric tons of fish production as of October 2023,” she said. She enumerated the towns as Libertad, Pandan, Sebaste, Barbaza, Bugasong and…
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Malaysia: LKIM allocated RM228.2 million to build, repair fishermen’s houses

Malaysia: LKIM allocated RM228.2 million to build, repair fishermen’s houses

21 December 2023 ~ Be the first to comment!
The Fisheries Development Authority of Malaysia (LKIM) has allocated USD 49 million (RM228.2 million) to repair and build new houses under the Special Housing Project for Fishermen (PKPN) nationwide from 2013 to September this year. LKIM chairman Muhammad Faiz Fadzil said out of the total amount, USD 3.5 million(RM16.3 million ) was allocated for the construction of 257 new houses, and USD 45.54 million (RM211.9 million) was set aside to repair 20 086 existing houses. “So far, we have received over 500 applications for the construction of new houses, which we are still processing. Next year, we plan to repair…
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Maldives: Government to establish SOE for promoting fisheries products

Maldives: Government to establish SOE for promoting fisheries products

20 December 2023 ~ Be the first to comment!
The government on Sunday, December 17, announced its decision to establish a new company to promote and market the fisheries products of the Maldives. At the press conference, as a follow-up to the cabinet meeting, President's Office Spokesperson Mohamed Shaheeb said that the new company will be focused on promoting fisheries products and services, including aquaculture and mariculture. The company is tasked introducing new brand to sell fish as a premium commodity in international markets to boost fisheries industry revenue. "The government has decided to establish the Fisheries and Ocean Resources Marketing and Promotion Corporation (FORMPC); as a 100 percent…
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Kiribati: Climate Change threatens Tuna and economic stability, warns Fisheries Minister

Kiribati: Climate Change threatens Tuna and economic stability, warns Fisheries Minister

18 December 2023 ~ Be the first to comment!
Kiribati’s Minister for Fisheries & Marine Resources, Ribanataake Tiwau, emphasised the vital role of tuna for his country in a panel discussion at a COP28 side event on 11 December 2023, on the impact of climate change on fisheries.” The event took place at the Moana Pasifika Pavilion in Dubai, moderated by Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) Director General, Dr Manu Tupou Roosen. “Tuna is very important to the region and, in this case, for Kiribati. Our ocean area is 400 times larger than our land area, and we are fortunate to be in a tuna corridor – a five-degree north,…
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Bangladesh: Empowering Sunderbans fishermen

Bangladesh: Empowering Sunderbans fishermen

14 December 2023 ~ Be the first to comment!
The enchanting beauty of the Sundarbans mangrove forest hides a harsh reality. This UNESCO World Heritage site, spanning the delta of the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Meghna rivers, is not only a treasure trove of biodiversity but also the lifeline of millions. A recent study by BRAC Microfinance sheds light on the difficulties faced by the fishermen of Sundarbans, where 95% of them are caught in debt-trap. The need for urgent intervention is apparent, not just for the well-being of these fishermen but for the preservation of this natural wonder. The Sundarbans, intersected by tidal waterways and salt-tolerant mangrove forests, is…
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Maldives: The Maldives and WTO discuss strengthening relationship

Maldives: The Maldives and WTO discuss strengthening relationship

13 December 2023 ~ Be the first to comment!
Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef of the Maldives held discussions with Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), to enhance their bilateral relationship and explore new avenues of cooperation. During the meeting, Vice President Latheef expressed appreciation for the technical support provided to the Maldives by the WTO. He highlighted the government’s commitment to further cooperation and collaboration. The discussion additionally covered the need for restructuring Maldives’ debt and explored methods to augment foreign direct investment. Vice President Latheef is currently in Geneva, Switzerland, participating in a high-level event commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Universal…
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Bangladesh: Fish drying starts in full swing in its sea fish trade hub

Bangladesh: Fish drying starts in full swing in its sea fish trade hub

08 December 2023 ~ Be the first to comment!
Fishermen in Bangladesh's southeastern Cox's Bazar district, which is situated along the Bay of Bengal, are now busy drying fish in the traditional way. In Bangladesh, mid-October to mid-February is the peak fish drying season when open-air drying using sun and wind has been done since ancient times. Nazirar Tek village under Cox’s Bazar district is the largest dried fish-producing village in the country, thousands have made temporary settlements for fish drying under the sun. Locally known as "shutki palli," ( Dry fish village) meaning the place where dried fish is produced, Cox's Bazar produces reportedly 0.15 million tonnes of…
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Cambodia: EU provides funds to support reform of its fisheries sector

Cambodia: EU provides funds to support reform of its fisheries sector

07 December 2023 ~ Be the first to comment!
The European Union (EU) has pledged to provide EUR 6.375 million (around USD 7 million) grants to Cambodia to support reforms of its fisheries sector. The information was shared by EU Ambassador to Cambodia, Igor Driesmans, in a meeting here on December 4th with Dith Tina, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, during which they discussed a wide range of issues in a constructive manner including sustainable agriculture and fisheries. The grants will be used to support key areas of the fisheries reform, such as monitoring, control and surveillance, flooded forest protection, conservation of marine fisheries, transfer of grants to…
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The Philippines: Small-scale fisherfolks brought their concerns to governor

The Philippines: Small-scale fisherfolks brought their concerns to governor

06 December 2023 ~ Be the first to comment!
Small fisher folk leaders from many coastal towns and cities of Negros Occidental brought their concerns to Governor Eugenio Lacson in a dialog at the Provincial Capital. The leaders who belong to the newly-organized Panay-Negros-Guimaras Crab Fishers Alliance (PANEG-CA) and the Negros Occidental Small Fishers Alliance (NOFSFA) called on the governor to address the continued illegal fishing on local waters, poverty, the lack of livelihood for coastal communities, the need for protection and development of the blue swimming crabs (BSC) industry, the intrusion of illegal marine and black sand mining in coastal areas, lack of participation in local governance especially…
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Malaysia: Consultation program on fishing vessel licensing and potential of deep-sea fisheries

Malaysia: Consultation program on fishing vessel licensing and potential of deep-sea fisheries

04 December 2023 ~ Be the first to comment!
The program was also complemented with a session for the Issuance of Boat Licenses to 60 individuals from the Tanjung Sedili district. The event was officiated by Yang Berusaha, Mr. Hj. Wan Muhammad Aznan bin Abdullah, Deputy Director-General of Fisheries (Management), Department of Fisheries Malaysia, and attended by Yang Berbahagia, Mr. Hj Zainudin bin Hj Abd Wahab, Director of Fisheries of Johor State, officers, and staff from the Johor State Fisheries Office and the Tanjung Sedili District Fisheries Office. A briefing on licensing was delivered by officers from the Capture Fisheries Resource Division, Fisheries Headquarters in Putrajaya, namely Mr. Anwar…
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