International
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Guam, CNMI Seek 120-Day Extension to Study Deep-Sea Mining Near the Marianas
Guam and CNMI leaders push for a longer, more thorough review of a plan to open deep-sea areas near the Marianas to mining. They warn of potential environmental, cultural, and cross‑island impacts and call for broad scientific input before any decisions are made.
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Markets Force WCPFC Toward Transparent Pacific Tuna Rules
Growing market pressure from major retailers is reshaping how Pacific tuna is managed, pushing for transparent systems and stronger accountability as regional talks unfold.
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High-Seas Transshipment Ban Could Redefine Pacific Tuna Governance
Transparency gaps in distant-water fishing are shaping the fate of South Pacific tuna. A push to ban high-seas transshipment could push operations into coastal zones, delivering tighter oversight and broader benefits to local communities.
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Lorin Robert: The Quiet Architect of Pacific Fisheries Governance
Remembering Lorin Robert, a longtime FSM diplomat whose four-decade career shaped Pacific fisheries governance and regional cooperation. This tribute highlights his quiet leadership and enduring impact on conservation and dialogue across the Pacific.
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Albacore at a Tipping Point: Will WCPFC Save the $1B Pacific Market?
Manila hosts a pivotal moment for the billion-dollar South Pacific albacore fishery, as officials weigh a modern harvest framework to replace aging rules. With MSC certification and premium markets on the line, experts warn that inaction could ripple through Pacific economies and sustainability-minded consumers.
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One in Three Women Face Violence: A Global Call to Action
One in three women will experience violence in her lifetime, a stark reminder that this crisis knows no borders. A fresh call for urgent action outlines steps to reform laws, empower women, and safeguard rights, challenging us to turn promises into real safety and equality. It’s a powerful reminder that progress depends on all of…
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WCPFC 2025 Budget Under Strain as Member Contributions Lag
Financial strains loom as almost a third of WCPFC member contributions remain unpaid for 2025. With critical monitoring, stock assessments, and compliance work at stake, growing voluntary support is stepping in—yet it can’t replace core funding.
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Papua New Guinea and Federated States of Micronesia Forge Maritime Boundary Treaty
Papua New Guinea and the Federated States of Micronesia have ratified a landmark maritime boundary treaty, establishing defined rights to explore and manage shared sea resources. The accord signals a new era of cooperation and sustainable use of living and non-living resources across their adjoining waters.
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Manila Meeting Under Scrutiny: Can the WCPFC Deliver on Harvest Strategies?
As Manila hosts a pivotal WCPFC gathering, observers warn that delays on science-based harvest strategies could spark a credibility crisis for the regional fisheries regulator. Obstruction and accountability questions threaten to derail progress on tuna conservation, with implications for the global supply.
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Pacific Tuna Under Scrutiny: Will On-Water Monitoring Redefine the Supply Chain?
A leading conservation group is pressing a regional fisheries forum to speed up on-water monitoring for tuna fleets, arguing that credible data is essential to protect stocks and ensure transparent seafood. The plan highlights electronic monitoring, expanded longline oversight, and stronger seabird and FAD rules, backed by new funding for AI-powered analysis of monitoring footage.…