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The largest tuna fishery in the world is also the most sustainable. How do
the small island states of the Pacific prevent overfishing, develop their
economies, and prepare for the imminent effects of climate change? Our report
from the Marshall Islands.
Crystal clear waters, white sands and kilometres of scattered islets,
stretching as far as the eye can see; the Marshall Islands, a microstate in the
Pacific Ocean, is a diver's paradise, halfway between Australia and Hawaii.
The region's tuna fishing industry, valued at €5.5 billion, is a vital economic
resource for the countries and territories of Oceania.
However, climate change is a major threat to the Marshall Islands, shoals of
tuna, particularly skipjack and yellowfin varieties, are projected to be
migrating eastwards towards cooler open water due to rising sea temperatures.
According to a UN special report on the impact of climate change on the ocean,
ten Pacific Island countries and territories could lose approximately €55.2
million a year in fishing fees and up to 15 per cent in revenue by 2050 due to
these tuna migration patterns."
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https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
