Protecting the World’s Largest Tuna Fishing Grounds

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Projects: Protecting Ocean Life on the High Seas, Global Shark Conservation, Global Tuna Conservation & Ending Illegal Fishing
Protecting the World’s Largest Tuna Fishing Grounds

The world's largest tuna fishing grounds are found in the western and central Pacific Ocean, which is also home to a wealth of other marine life. Unfortunately, this vast region continues to be fished unsustainably—despite strong scientific and management advice to the contrary—while fishing capacity continues to grow.

The Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission, which meets Dec. 1-5, is responsible for managing all highly migratory fish stocks, including tuna and sharks, in the region. This collection highlight's The Pew Charitable Trusts’ priorities for creating sustainable fisheries, protecting shark populations, and combating illegal fishing.

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Issue Brief November 17, 2014

Recommendations to the 11th Regular Session of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission

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Issue Brief November 17, 2014

The Pew Charitable Trusts calls on all Commission Members, Cooperating non-Members, and Participating Territories to cooperate and compromise.

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How to End Illegal Fishing

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How to End Illegal Fishing
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From coastal waters to the high seas, criminals are robbing the oceans and jeopardizing communities, economies, and the environment. It's the great ocean heist, and here's how to stop it.

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Electronic Tracking of Fish Aggregating Devices

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Fact Sheet September 22, 2014

There is growing consensus among scientists, fishery managers, fishermen, and conservationists that FAD fisheries must be better managed.

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Implementing New Shark Protections Worldwide

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Countries around the world have been working together on an unprecedented scale to prepare for new landmark shark protections that go into effect Sunday, Sept. 14. Learn more about the efforts that countries worldwide have undertaken to prepare for the deadline.

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Marshall Islands: The World's Largest Shark Sanctuary

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