Pacific fisheries sector

Pacific Leaders stand up for fisheries sector

PM Peter O’Neill said this during the Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting in Phonpei, the Federated States of Micronesia, from September 8-10.

“Leaders have called for greater action in dealing with Illegal Unregulated Unreported fishing and related activities that take place in our waters,” PM O’Neill said.

“Illegal fishing is stealing millions of dollars in fisheries revenue, is damaging marine ecosystems and is involved in other disgusting activities such as human trafficking.