Fisheries

New Zealand's orange roughy stocks are under fresh scrutiny, and a major fishery faces closure

Nearly 10% of the Solomon Islands' government revenue is tied to tuna.

Ciguatera, which is primarily contracted from reef fish, is considered a growing threat to food security, livelihoods, and public health in the region.

If national governments and regional organisations in the Pacific want to achieve long-term sustainability, they must move beyond the donor-driven model, writes Dr Transform Aqorau.

The Pew Charitable Trusts wants to see action on electronic monitoring at Pacific Tuna Commission meeting in Fiji.

The study found MPAs are economically beneficial to both fishing and tourism as Palau plans to shrink its marine sanctuary in bid to improve commercial fisheries revenue. Audio

Habitats of the Gisborne spiny rock lobster have been impacted by increased sediment deposition as a result of extreme weather including recent cyclones.

Fishing company Sealord has entered into an agreement to buy Independent Fisheries, which could make it New Zealand's biggest seafood business.

Plans to grow the fishing industry by developing jobs and investing in new technology while adapting to a changing climate have been released by the government.

The Fiordland Marine Guardians say new recreational fishing rules will hopefully help to rebuild hard-hit fisheries and maintain them into the future.