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Field Notes // 10.01.25

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      Join the TAG TEAM!   During the entire month of October, Sharks Pacific is putting 100% of all donations toward the purchase of satellite tags. These tags…

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An update from Expedition Niue

We had an incredible few weeks in Niue this September. It was a fantastic opportunity to push forward our research on shark depredation and connect with our long-standing Niuean collaborators.

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Promoting Coexistence Between Sharks and Fishers in Niue

In many countries across the Pacific, fishing isn’t just a hobby but a crucial source of food and income. One major problem for coastal communities globally is the conflict between fishers and sharks when sharks take their catch. That’s where Sharks Pacific comes in.

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© Erin Feinblatt, fishers on a longline vessel

Science, Sharks, and Accountability at SC21 in Tonga

From August 12–21, 2025, the Kingdom of Tonga hosted the 21st annual meeting of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission Scientific Committee. Policy Director, Bubba Cook, reports back from the meeting.

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Nice Moves in Nice

UNOC’s gathering of world leaders delivered some modest meaningful progress for shark and ray conservation, though lofty statements and commitments only get you so far.

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