International media reported the announcement of the PNA to seek certification by the Marine Stewardship Council of its purse-seine caught skipjack tuna. For an example of the praise given to this initiative, see comment from WWF below.

SCIENCE CENTRIC/WWF
Western Pacific Islands taking back control of their fisheries
http://www.sciencecentric.com/news/10042838-western-pacific-island-states-taking-back-control-their-fisheries.html