Micronesian countries adopting aquaculture business strategy
For the first time, the five countriesi of the Micronesian Association for Sustainable Aquaculture (MASA) as well as Kiribati agreed this week on a set of national business strategies for aquaculture, which will be combined into a regional strategy for…
Invest in a cultural dining habit
This is the story of a man who has been a fisher in New Caledonia since the age of 20. Patrick Morlet, 56 years old and the third generation of fishermen in his family, has decided to diversify his income source by investing in oyster farming.
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Safeguarding the world’s largest tuna fishery
Brailing of tuna onboard vessel Dolores, 2008. Credit: Siosifa Fukofuka (SPC)
Understanding the impact of modern fishing techniques on the tuna fishery is critical to ensure the sustainability of the Western and Central Pacific Ocean (WCPO) tuna fishery…
Micronesia Business & Investor Forum on Aquaculture
This regional business and investor forum is a final project wrap up meeting, aimed at bringing together counterparts from Micronesian countries who are members of the MASA Network and Kiribati, including representatives from FAO and SPC to inform on…
Regional Workshop on Transboundary Animal Disease
This regional workshop is organised between the SPC, OIE, FAO and the New Caledonian Veterinary services (DAVAR). Around 30 participants from all PICTs will participate in a regional workshop about relevant animal diseases.
The Pacific Community launches new information tools on sustainable fishing practices
The Pacific Community (SPC) in partnership with the European Union (EU) is launching today a series of animated videos targeting the fishers, the schools and the general public with the objective of raising awareness on sustainable fishing practices.
Evaluation of the Pacific Islander Junior Professionals Programme: August 2018
Gender analysis of the fisheries sector in Federated States of Micronesia
PW Podcast S01-01: New Future for Tilapia Farmers
A local tilapia fish farmer is inspiring change in Fiji. With some investment and a little training, the farm has become a model operation, showing the way for others to see success in tilapia farming.
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