#RMI | Two fisheries officers from the Oceanic Fisheries Programme participated in the Micronesia Sub-Regional Stock Assessment Workshop, held in Majuro from 2–5 March 2026. The workshop aimed to strengthen national capacity in interpreting regional tuna stock assessments, support informed fisheries management decisions, and enhance engagement in scientific discussions at meetings of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission. Key topics included emerging harvest strategy considerations relevant to Micronesian nations, with a focus on advancing the development of bigeye tuna management procedures in 2026. This responsibility is essential for revenue making for the people of Kiribati.

The Ministry of Fisheries and Ocean Resources (MFOR) gratefully acknowledges the Pacific Community (SPC) for funding this important training initiative, which was delivered in collaboration with the Marshall Islands Marine Resources Authority (MIMRA) and the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA).