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Ms. Tokabai Bauro Champions Sustainable Marine Research in New Thesis

Congratulations to Ms. Tokabai Bauro for successfully completing the prestigious UN Nippon Foundation Fellowship and publishing her thesis:
“Strengthening the Regulatory Framework for Marine Scientific Research to Support Sustainable Marine Practices: A Case Study for Kiribati.”
Her work shines a global spotlight on Kiribati’s leadership in ocean governance and inspires future generations to pursue excellence in marine science and policy.
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MFOR and Partners Unite for National MELAD Week Cleanup

On Saturday, 20th September 2025, the MFOR came together with their partners (youths, communities) to support the National MELAD Week undertaking the clean up of their Tanobakoa site at Ananau Causeway, Bonriki. This effort was a support of the National MELAD Week that celebrated the commemoration of the International Coastal Cleanup Day. This clean up campaign, which was also joined by Miss Kiribati Ms Atiterentaai Rinimarawa,is crucial to environmental sustainability, maintaining the beauty of the islands and raising public awareness about keeping both land and our ocean clean. The MFOR acknowledge the strong turn-out and the collaboration of our partners for making this event a success. 

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Kiribati Joins FFA Market Access Strategic Planning in Brisbane

Director of the Competent Authority of the Ministry of Fisheries and Ocean Resources, Ms Tereere Tioti had an opportunity to participate in the development of the Forum Fisheries Agency’s (FFA) Market Access strategic plan that was held in Brisbane, Australia from 15th to 19th September. It is a great privilege to be involved in this workshop where it provides insight deliberation on key values, objectives and deliverables of the plan that FFA Market Access team can provide for all Regional Competent Authorities. MFOR is grateful for FFA’s support to allow Kiribati’s engagement this initiative, where we can develop a similar plan as a directive roadmap, enhance visibility, and monitor progress on key activities for the Competent Authorities (CAs). We acknowledge the funding support provided by FFA through its donor partners.

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Coastal Fisheries Team Advances Aquaculture Projects on Tabiteuea North

A team from the Coastal Fisheries Division visited Tabiteuea North from Thursday, 11th September, to Thursday, 18th September 2025, to consult with the full council on the new giant clam hatchery project and to support milkfish farming activities on the island.
On Monday, 15th September 2025, the team convened a full council meeting at the island council boardroom to introduce the new hatchery project, outlining its purpose, objectives, and plans. The meeting also sought agreement on the site where the project will be established. Following the meeting, a survey was conducted at the designated site, and if the results are favorable, the necessary arrangements and procurement of materials will commence immediately.
To further support milkfish farming on the island, the team delivered 3,000 milkfish fry, which were released into a council-owned pond located between Tekabuibui and Tekaman villages, as well as into a family-owned pond in Tekabuibui. In addition, the team surveyed 10 privately owned ponds in Tekabuibui and Taumwa and conducted hands-on training on milkfish feeding techniques for 12 pond owners.
The team consisted of three officers from the Aquaculture Unit under the Coastal Fisheries Division and one officer from the Quality Control Unit under MISE. Special acknowledgement is extended to PROP and the Government of Kiribati (GoK) for funding this initiative.
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