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The European Union is helping fund a Papua New Guinea's National Fisheries Authority programme to upskill government fisheries officers.

Global fish catches are fluctuating near the highest levels ever reported, while the fraction of fish stocks that are sustainable has never been lower. Nevertheless, governments spent US$22 billion of public money on harmful fisheries subsidies in 2018.

The Republic of Marshall Islands (RMI) has formally lodged its intention to become a party to the Agreement on Port State Measures (PSMA) of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).

A week-long Fisheries Authorized Officer training was held last week at the Vanuatu Maritime College in Luganville, Santo.

During his first 100 days in office, President Surangel Whipps Jr reorganised the government with the creation of two new ministries, including the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and the Environment (MAFE)...With the new ministry, he also intends to promote collaboration with the other Micro

The Blue Marine Foundation, a London-based NGO focused on marine conservation, hosted a free online interactive roundtable on “Fish Aggregating Devices (FADs) in Responsible Tuna Fisheries” on Thursday, 6 May.

The Council of Ministers (COM) has revoked its decision to establish a Ministry of Fisheries, Ocean and Maritime Affairs. The COM made the decision during its meeting on Malekula in October last year, following the Prime Minister's announcement on Independence Day.

Protecting areas of ocean from destructive human activity could help prevent climate change, protect biodiversity, and at the same time increase the catch of fish, according to the most comprehensive analysis of its kind.

Two reports compiled by President Surangel Whipps Jr.’s Transition Subcommittee for the Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment & Tourism (MNRET) examines steps the government can take for the development and conservation of Palau’s natural resources, including domestic fisheries.