HONIARA, SOLOMON ISLANDS, 18 SEPTEMBER 2013: The Parties to the Nauru Agreement (PNA) with the support of sponsors National Fisheries Authority (NFA) of Papua New Guinea, Tri Marine International and Frabelle have launched a book of stories and art on the wonders of tuna.

Printed copies of the book of winning entries in the PNA World Tuna Day Art and Talent Quest were distributed at the Pacific Tuna Forum being held in Honiara this week to political and business leaders. The Pacific Tuna Forum 2013 opens today and closes tomorrow.

PNA CEO Dr Transform Aqorau said: “We called this book ‘Our inspiration’ because the stories provide a reminder to all of us of the importance of tuna to our history and culture. The PNA are focused on increasing the economic value of tuna and benefits to its members through sustainable management. This book reminds us why this work is so critical and also helps us appreciate the social and cultural value of our tuna.”

“We thank our gold sponsor NFA and silver sponsors Frabelle and Trimarine International for their funding towards this important record of people’s relationship with tuna.”