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MFOR Certifies 15 New Open-Water Divers to Strengthen Pet Fish Operations in Kiritimati

A team from the Research and Monitoring Unit – Coastal Fisheries Division successfully certified 15 open-water divers to support pet fish operators on Kiritimati Island and CFD extension Unit Kiritimati. The training also include Fisheries Assistants from Tabueran and refresher training for the Fisheries Assistant from Teraina. The goal of the training is to ensure that fish operators have certified divers and to minimize the risk of injuries that may result from SCUBA diving. The training was provided free of charge to the 15 participants from the Ministry of Fisheries and Ocean Resources through the support of PROP.

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Improved Water Security for Nonouti: New Treatment System Installed at Fish Centre

A team from the Ministry of Fisheries and Ocean Resources, together with an independent consultant, recently travelled to Nonouti Island to install a new water treatment system at the Fish Centre. This work is especially important for a remote island like Nonouti, where limited rainfall and distance from central services make access to clean and reliable water a challenge.
The team successfully installed a full water treatment system by connecting the well pipes to a water pump, filtering the water through a treatment unit, and directing it into a storage tank. They also delivered training on safe food handling practices, and provided practical instruction on well and tank chlorination to support long-term water safety on the island. The Fish Centre’s tank was chlorinated during the mission, and water samples were collected for microbiological testing in Tarawa. This improved water system will ensure a safer and more reliable supply of treated water for washing fish prior to processing, as well as for other essential uses.
The team expresses their sincere appreciation to the Mayor, Clerk, and Councillors of Nonouti Island for their invaluable support in facilitating the mission. Heartfelt appreciation is also extended to the European Union (EU) Project, whose generous funding made this important activity possible.
MFOR remains committed to strengthening fisheries infrastructure, safe food handling, and community wellbeing across all outer islands.
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Successful Maiana Awareness Mission Supported by TWP Enhances Fisheries Knowledge

The team from MFOR just returned from Maiana Island on the 5th December, after conducting a comprehensive community awareness program. The team comprises of two officers from SVD, one from PDD and one from CFD. The purpose of the mission is to equip and strengthen local fishermen and fish vendor’s knowledge on seafood safety, fisheries management, and market access requirements.
The awareness sessions were delivered to all 12 villages on Maiana Island and covered key topics on proper fish handling, fish supply cold chain management, market access requirements, business strategies, and core principles that support sustainable fishing, improved livelihoods, enhanced economic opportunities, and better public health outcomes.
The team expresses their sincere appreciation to the Mayor, Clerk, and Councillors of Maiana Island for their invaluable support in facilitating the mission. Our heartfelt appreciation is also extended to MFAT through Tobwaan Wara Programme (TWP) for funding this activity. Their generous support was instrumental in the successful implementation of this important initiative.
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MFOR Completes Major Upgrade of Nonouti Mini Hatchery

The team from MFOR together with their consultant recently came back from the Island of Nonouti after a 2 week renovation and upgrading mission. The mission which was part of the program funded under the EU Fisheries sector aimed in restoring key structures of the existing mini hatchery and improving essential systems to support a smooth and effective operation of the facility.
The mini hatchery is a very complex facility aimed at spawning marine species under a controlled environment and for sustainable farming in the sea. This project, aimed in producing artificial seedlings will help promoting livelihoods and sustainable fisheries by generating additional incomes to locals with minimal pressure on fisheries wild stock.
The people of Nonouti will benefit from this mini hatchery when fully operational in the future, in close collaboration with MFOR, through farming and exporting of marine species such as giant clams (Tridacna maxima), and hopefully other species in the future.
The MFOR extend its gratitude to the European Union Fisheries Sector Support for making this project a reality.
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