BY JUNELYN KELLY
The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Iceland Ocean Cluster, with the aim to drive innovation, reduce waste and create greater value from Pacific fisheries.
A statement from FFA said the three-year agreement brings together the two organisations under a shared goal of improving the use of marine resources and strengthening the blue economy.
FFA said the partnership is expected to open opportunities for closer collaboration between the Pacific and North Atlantic regions in seafood innovation, knowledge sharing and sustainable business development.
It said at the centre of the agreement is a strong focus on full utilisation of seafood resources, particularly the untapped potential of tuna by-products in the Pacific.
FFA said identifying new uses for fish parts that are often discarded or underutilised will support sustainable practices while creating new economic opportunities for Pacific communities.
FFA Communications Officer Pricilla Ragu confirmed to Island Sun that the MoU signing was held online on April 7, 2026.
FFA Director General Noan David Pakop said the partnership will help to connect ocean regions, people and ideas to deliver practical benefits.
“This partnership is about connecting ocean regions, people and ideas in ways that can create practical benefits for communities and the seafood sector,” he said.
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