BY SAMIE WAIKORI
A recent assessment on tuna stock globally has indicated that tuna stocks in the Pacific region remain biologically healthy.
The Pacific region is host to more than half of the world’s tuna catches and is home to tuna species like albacore, yellowfin, bigeye, and skipjack.
A report on the findings was prepared during the Honiara Summit on SDG 14.4, and later presented at the Third UN Ocean Conference in Nice, France.
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele highlighted this in his address during the 80th session of the UN General Assembly in New York last Friday.
He said this year, Solomon Islands co-hosted a summit on SDG 14.4 with several UN and regional partners.
Manele said the event gathered Pacific leaders, fisheries organizations, the private sector, and scientists to assess global health of tuna stocks, climate impacts and strengthen partnerships on small scale fisheries.
He mentioned that conclusions of the meeting were presented at the third UN Ocean Conference in Nice, France.
Manele stated that “over half of the world’s tuna is caught in Pacific waters, and all four species—albacore, yellowfin, bigeye and skipjack remain biologically healthy.
“Our region stands ready to collaborate with the international community and share our experience in fisheries management and restoring fishing zones to sustainable level based on science,” he said.
Manele emphasized that the finding is proof that the world acts better together as stewards of the ocean.
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