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The Ministry is principally charged with a key role to achieve a sustainable and vibrant economy for the people of Kiribati through the development of fisheries and marine resources and where it is recognized to take a lead role in the implementation of the objectives of the current Kiribati Development Plan. While the Ministry has encountered many challenges in the implementation of the plan, it has been able to make some major achievements and embark on milestones which further warrant for changes to follow and which are now embraced at the forefront of the Ministry’s mission and vision

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April 30, 2026
News 12 MFOR Media

Nonouti Fish Centre Upgrade and Hatchery MOU Finalised

Nonouti Fish Centre and Mini-Hatchery project Mission, ( 23 March – 23 April 2026 ) The MFOR team, comprising representatives from Coastal Fisheries Division and Planning and Development Division, convened a meeting with Nonouti full council on 20th April…
April 30, 2026
News 13 MFOR Media

Nanikai Selected as New Tanobakoa Site Under National Clean-Up Campaign

The Ministry of Fisheries and Ocean Resources (MFOR) convened a meeting today with the Nanikai Mother Community Chairman and sub‑community representatives at the Coastal Fisheries Boardroom in Ambo. During the discussion, the MFOR representative outlined the…
April 29, 2026
News 25 MFOR Media

Sea Cucumber Stock Assessments Support Sustainable Fisheries

A team from the Coastal Fisheries Division (MFOR) successfully conducted sea cucumber stock assessments on Kiritimati, Abaiang, and Butaritari. The units involved in the assessments included the Research and Monitoring Unit (Ambo) and the Kiritimati Branch.…
April 29, 2026
News 19 MFOR Media

MFOR Promotes Seafood Safety and Sustainability in Makin

To ensure continued support to the public, the MFOR team visited Makin Island from 19–26 April to conduct consultations with communities and schools. The mission aimed to promote and strengthen seafood safety, proper fish handling, market access and…

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Coastal Fisheries Division

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Tel: +686 75021099 or +686 75021075

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