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Abaiang Consultation Advances Satellite Fish Center Project

A 4- day trip to Abaiang concluded yesterday with the team from the Planning and Development Division, MFOR accompanied by the Fisheries Assistant from Abaiang and the officer from the Lands Department has returned to Tarawa. The trip convened from the 10th April- 14th April,2026 to the island of Abaiang, purposely to carry out a follow up consultation with the Abaiang Island council on the new project for a Satellite fish center at Tebunginako.
The project is part of the request to the Government to establish a new satellite center to be built at Tebunginako village. The Ministry recognized the importance of this project in supporting livelihood diversification and providing cold storage systems to ensure safe and quality fisheries products. As part of the project, it is important to clear on the land acquisition which requires further follow with the island council. The team also has the opportunity to carry out a site visit to the proposed site, visitation to the current fish center at Tabontebike and follow up on projects implemented by the Ministry as part of the M and E work.
The Ministry acknowledges the support of the PROP WB for making this trip a successful for the PDD team to carry out this important assignment.
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KSVA Evaluates Tamana Fish Centre Progress

The Kiribati Seafood Verification Agency (KSVA), recently conducted a follow-up Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) visit to the Fish Centre on Tamana Island under the Tobwaan Waara Project (TWP).
This visit builds on the previous M&E conducted last year, with the objective of assessing progress made since the installation of the water treatment system at the Tamana Fish Centre. The visit evaluated the systemโ€™s current functionality, its impact on fish centre operations, and the effectiveness of the training activities previously delivered.
As part of the follow-up process, consultations and questionnaires were conducted with fishermen, Fish Centre Committee members, and community participants to gather feedback, measure progress, and identify any remaining gaps or operational challenges.
MFOR extends its sincere appreciation to the Tamana Council, the Fish Centre Committee, and the wider Tamana community for their continued support, cooperation, and warm hospitality. Their ongoing partnership is essential in ensuring the sustainability and success of these initiatives.
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First Seagrass Survey Strengthens Blue Carbon Knowledge

On 2 April 2026, the Coastal Fisheries Division conducted its first quantitative seagrass survey in the Nanikaai Marine Protected Area under the technical supervision of Dr. Satoshi Ohasi of OFCF. Five teams, comprising Coastal Fisheries Division staff and Nanikaai community representatives, collected 34 seagrass samples using random-quadrat sampling techniques. The samples were cleaned, sorted, and weighed to determine biomass and improve understanding of the carbon storage potential of the seagrass habitat.
This work supports ongoing efforts to quantify Thalassia hemprichii biomass and assess the blue carbon value of the area. The findings will help guide science-based management of the Nanikaai Marine Protected Area by strengthening knowledge of seagrass carbon storage and informing future conservation and monitoring efforts.
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Kiritimati Socioeconomic Survey Completed Successfully

The Fisheries Team from the Statistics Unit of the Coastal Fisheries Division successfully implemented a comprehensive socioeconomic survey on Kiritimati Atoll. The survey was conducted from the 16th of March, 2026 to the 02nd of April, 2026. The purpose of this survey was to better understand the livelihoods and local fishing practices, contributing to the update of socioeconomic data.
The team achieved a coverage of 30% of households per village, based on the 2020 Population Census. The survey was conducted across the main villages on Kiritimati, including Poland, Banana, Tabwakea, and Ronton.
The Ministry and the Coastal Fisheries Division team extend their sincere gratitude to PROP for funding and supporting this activity.
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