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Sharks Pacific: On the Front Lines of Food Security

On the front lines of food security, the battle is for long-term sustainability, transparency, and accountability. Sharks Pacific is there, ensuring that what happens in those quiet rooms helps support a more stable, equitable, and enduring ocean food system.

Hope, Momentum, and Work Ahead: Reflections from WCPFC22, Manila

This year, WCPFC22 made several important decisions related to how we manage our tuna fisheries, high-seas transshipment, compliance obligations, and ecosystem protections. Learn more about the outcomes and what’s ahead.

Reflections from TCC21: Transparency, Accountability, and Progress in Pohnpei

Sharks Pacific participated in the WCPFC’s 21st Technical and Compliance Committee meeting, held in Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia. The TCC is where the rubber meets the road in terms of ensuring the Commission’s rules are actually implemented.

© 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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