The administration of Palau has created a new ministry and, for the first time, the name fisheries is included, shifting policy focus to the economic value of the sector. During his first 100 days...
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World Tuna Day 2021: A focus on protecting Palau’s National Marine Sanctuary
Palau is building its capacity to ensure a consistent supply of tuna to its own people. Most tuna fished in Palau’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) has been exported into the sashimi market, and...
Protecting the global commons: Ngedikes Olai Uludong
FFA’s Moana Voices series on women shaping the future of oceanic fisheries is edited, researched and produced by Lisa Williams. This interview for Moana Voices 2021 edition is with Ngedikes Olai...
A shared vision for self-determination: the PNA story in print
A Solomon Islander who is a household name in the Western and Central Pacific tuna industry has written the story of how the Davids of the industry prevailed against the Goliaths. Fishing for...
Initial economic impact of COVID-19 reported for Micronesia, Marshall Islands, and Palau: media release
WASHINGTON, 23 June 2020 – US Department of the Interior Assistant Secretary, Insular and International Affairs Douglas W. Domenech today announced the publication of three technical notes from...
Japan remains a key partner in Pacific Tuna Fisheries
Tuna continues to be a delicacy in Japan.
US steps up in Pacific; launches coastal surveillance system
Kayangel State, one of the sites of the coastal surveillance system. Photo: Richard Brooks
Palau to get new patrol boat from Australia on June 2020
Palau President Tommy Remengesau Jr. (left) Australia’s Ambassador to Palau , George Fraser and Maritime Surveillance Advisor, LCDR Clint Moore (right). Photo courtesy of the Office of the President Palau.
Japan pledges to help Palau’s maritime security
Japan has pledged US$3.6 million in aid to strengthen Palau’s maritime security and fisheries. Last month in Japan, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe met President Tommy Remengesau Jr. and reiterated...
Japan seeks to continue fishing in Palau waters
Japan stressed the importance of its relationship with the Pacific, with most of the big scale fishing by the Japanese being centered in Pacific nations' water. Head of Delegation for Japan Shingo...
