Tuna is of the absolute, utmost importance to the Pacific island - TopicsExpress



          

Tuna is of the absolute, utmost importance to the Pacific island countries. For many of them, it is the only natural resource that they have at their disposal. That they can then use to tailor economic and social outcomes for self reliance and development, over the years to come. For many of the Pacific Island countries, the licensing of foreign fishing vessels to come into their waters and access their tuna resources is the most significant contribution to government revenue that they have. And that is why it is very important to use tools such as the vessel day scheme, that I explained and also this treaty with the united states, to maximise the level of revenue that each country can get. That they can then invest in roads and schools and hospitals and so on. (Wez Norris, Deputy Director-General, FFA)
Posted on: Thu, 16 Oct 2014 07:26:45 +0000

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