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US Delivers $60M Payment to Pacific Islands for Landmark Fisheries Treaty

UNITED STATES
Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 06:00 (GMT + 9)

The Financial Assistance is Part of a Renewed 10-Year Agreement, Bolstering Regional Fisheries Management and Economic Security Honolulu, Hawaii - The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) has officially announced that it received a payment of $60 million from the United States government for 2024, marking a significant step in the renewed Treaty on Fisheries. This financial assistance, a core component of the Economic Assistance Agreement (EAA), is seen as a strong show of commitment to the 16 Pacific Island Parties that are members of the FFA, including Fiji. The payment was confirmed by U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau during a meeting with Pacific Islands ambassadors in Washington, D.C. FFA Director-General Noan David Pakop welcomed the development, stating that it "paves the way for the approval of the 2025 payment and future payments&qu... FULL STORY

Norway Norway Pelagic Fishing Update Week 34 Aug 26, 00:10 A Record Week for Mackerel in the Norwegian Sea as 130 Vessels Land 27,000 Tons Exceptional Catches Driven by... FULL STORY		Chile UNAB Study Confirms Giant Squid is a Single Population in the Southeast Pacific Aug 26, 00:10 Genomic Research Reveals High Connectivity, Reinforcing the Need for Coordinated Fishery Management Across Nat... FULL STORY

Peru PRODUCE Authorizes the Reopening of Giant Squid Fishing with an Expanded Quota and Full Traceability Measures Aug 26, 00:10 A Landmark Decision for Sustainability and Formalization in the Artisanal Fishing Sector The Ministry of Prod... FULL STORY		Russian Federation Modern Fleet Boosts Russian Fish Catch to Over 3.2 Million Tons Aug 25, 00:10 The Russian fishing industry has started the year on a high note, with its total catch of aquatic bioresources... FULL STORY

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Nicovita Takes the Lead at Aqua Expo El Oro with Innovative, Sustainable Solutions
Aug 26, 04:00
Vitapro’s flagship brand showcases specialized cold-weather products and reaffirms its commitment to strategic partnerships within the shrimp in... FULL STORY

Ghana
Environmental Justice Foundation Hails Ghana's New Fisheries Law as a Major Advance for Artisanal Fishers
Aug 26, 02:00
Historic legislation extends marine sanctuary to 12 nautical miles, a critical move to combat illegal fishing and safeguard food security. Cape Coast... FULL STORY

Argentina
Legal Battle over Ex-Alpesca: Red Chamber Sues Chubut Province as Government Negotiates a New Lease
Aug 26, 00:10
Red Chambers Argentina accuses the Secretary of Fisheries of an “illicit maneuver” to benefit a Spanish competitor, while the provincial g... FULL STORY

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