Written by MFOR Media on 22 May 2025.
Understanding fisheries demographic is crucial in identifying fisheries perspectives – from the type of fishing commonly used and the most common catch that is significantly caught by fishers on the Island. The CFD team recently returned from Nikunau Island after conducting a simple biological sampling on flying fish and creel survey that aims to capture an overview of fisheries aspects on the island. The findings observed from this survey are critically important for a realistic decision-making process to ensure the sustainable harvest of coastal fisheries resources. A big thanks to the PROP for funding this research.
The ISA-China Joint Training and Research Center (JTRC) hosted an important deep-sea training from 23–27 April 2025 in Qingdao, China. A participant from the Ministry of Fisheries & Ocean Resources – Geoscience Division, Inshore Unit, represented Kiribati at this event. The training aimed to build technical capacity and enhance understanding of deep-sea exploration, marine environmental protection, and the sustainable management of seabed mineral resources in areas beyond national jurisdiction. The Ministry sincerely thanks the ISA-China JTRC and the Phoenix MSP Project for generously funding this valuable participation opportunity.
Written by MFOR Media on 05 May 2025.
The FSMA is an arrangement designed to assist PNA countries to develop their domestic fisheries and increase participation in the tuna industry. The two-day workshop, held at Tanoa Hotel from 3-4 May 2025, is attended by PNA officials to discuss issues and challenges related to the arrangement. The outcome of the discussions would see the arrangement more meaningful to the Parties in bringing more benefits and expediting the domestication of tuna in their respective countries. Kiribati, throught MFOR recognises the importance of this workshop and thanks the PNA Office for arranging the workshop.
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