FSM taps on technology for full tuna transparency by 2023
Hionolulu- The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) is tapping into the latest high-tech surveillance technology to be its eyes on the...
New research reveals the secret life of Fish Aggregating Devices (FADs)
Honolulu - Tons of plastic waste smashing into reefs, entanglement of vulnerable wildlife and long journeys across the Pacific are only...
New push to protect sharks at Tuna Commission
Honolulu-Another push is being made at Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) this year for an agreement on a...
No coincidence that FSM, RMI lead the way in fisheries sustainability says Moss-Christian
Honolulu- Two tiny Pacific nations have laid down the gauntlet to fishing nations and regional fisheries owners and now lead the way to...
United States seeks increase in its tuna catch limit
Honolulu- The United States is seeking a higher catch limit for bigeye tuna by its Hawaii-based longline fishing fleet at the annual...
Outgoing Tuna Commission Chair calls for consideration of future generations
Honolulu, Hawaii- The outgoing chair of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) spoke from the heart as she called...
Pacific tuna states to address human and drug trafficking threats
Honolulu, Hawaii- With the consumer market increasingly demanding to know their food is sourced ethically and sustainably the eight...
Palau senators say no to renewable energy deal
Despite broad support from Palau congressmen, the Council of Chiefs, Governors and Speakers Association, the Senate rejected the...
Palau leader will back medical marijuana bill, but not recreational use
Koror- President Tommy Remengesau is most likely to support a proposed legislation legalizing medical marijuana but only if there will...
Taiwan visa-free entry for Palauans starts Dec.1
Koror- Starting Dec. 1, 2018, Palauans will be granted a visa-free entry to Taiwan. The Taiwan embassy here in Palau announced today that...