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Murky Waters of Transshipment

Transshipment is the transfer of goods, fish and other marine life between fishing vessels at sea or in port, and it has existed for centuries all over the world’s oceans. Sharks Pacific, however, is actively advocating for a full ban on high seas transshipment, with the aim of improving transparency and oversight as industrial fishing vessels transship in exclusive economic zones or in ports.

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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.

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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.

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Meet the FinForce

The FinForce is a group of committed, behind-the-scenes champions who help power Sharks Pacific’s policy and advocacy work across the Pacific. These remote volunteers bring curiosity, dedication, and a love for healthy oceans to projects that sit at the crossroads of science, policy, and real-world conservation.

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