Below is a summary of reports produced by participants in the recent Pew/PNA "Communicating Tuna" workshop and other entries to the PNA competition to send journalists producing the best reports on tuna to this year's Tuna Commission.
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REPORTS FROM PARTICIPANTS IN THE PEW/PNA COMMUNICATING TUNA MEDIA WORKSHOP
BERNADETTE CARREON – FREELANCE/PALAU
MARIANAS BUSINESS JOURNAL?Taiwan looks to purse seine in Palau ?http://www.pnatuna.com/system/files/Taiwan%20and%20Palau.pdf
MARIANAS BUSINESS JOURNAL?Journalists gather in Solomons for tuna workshop: http://www.pnatuna.com/system/files/Journalists%20gather%20in%20Solomons%20for%20tuna%20workshop.pdf
ROMULUS HUTA – ISLANDS SUN NEWSPAPER
23 August 2012
SI strongly supports use of vessel day scheme: http://www.islandsun.com.sb/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=5451:si-strongly-supports-use-of-vessel-day-scheme&catid=41:environment&Itemid=84
21 August 2012
Journos urged to report more on tuna resources: http://www.islandsun.com.sb/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=5430:journos-urged-to-report-more-on-tuna-resources&catid=41:environment&Itemid=84
21 August 2012
PNA is good leadership for tuna management: http://www.islandsun.com.sb/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=5429:pna-is-good-leadership-for-tuna-management&catid=41:environment&Itemid=84
20 August 2012
Journos learn from cannery: http://www.islandsun.com.sb/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=5406:journos-learn-from-cannery-visit&catid=41:environment&Itemid=84
20 August 2012
New policy enables NFD to expand operation: http://www.islandsun.com.sb/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=5405:new-policy-enables-nfd-to-expand-operation&catid=41:environment&Itemid=84
17 August 2012
Role of observers are important: Dr Transform: http://www.islandsun.com.sb/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=5395:role-of-observers-are-important-dr-transform&catid=41:environment&Itemid=84
17 August 2012
Use of FADs affects tuna management: http://www.islandsun.com.sb/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=5394:use-of-fads-affects-tuna-management&catid=41:environment&Itemid=84
16 August 2012
Dr Transform: Time to think big?http://www.pnatuna.com/system/files/Time%20to%20think%20big%20%20Journalists%20learn%20about%20tuna%20August%2016_0.pdf
16 August 2012
Journalists learn about tuna?http://www.pnatuna.com/system/files/Time%20to%20think%20big%20%20Journalists%20learn%20about%20tuna%20August%2016_0.pdf
GINA KEKEA (CAMERA: AQUILA ABINI) – ONE NEWS TELEVISION
Tuna Conservation Update:
Tuna Industry Update:
KAMBES KESOLEI – TIA BELAU NEWSPAPER
Japan, Taiwan dominates: http://www.pnatuna.com/system/files/Japan%2C%20Taiwan%20dominates.pdf
Project Development Fund: http://www.pnatuna.com/system/files/Project%20Development%20Fund.pdf
SILAFAGA LALUA – TUVALU RADIO
To be advised.
ISSAC MARTY – MARSHALL ISLANDS JOURNAL
PNA focuses media on tuna: http://www.pnatuna.com/system/files/Pages%20from%20Marshall%20Islands%20Journal%208-31-2012.pdf
ROBERT MATAU – ISLANDS BUSINESS
31 August 2012
Pacific leaders suspicious over EPA negotiations with EU: http://pna.atuna.com/ViewArticle.asp?ID=11679
Pacific seeks access for fresh, chilled tuna products into Europe:
http://www.pnatuna.com/system/files/Pacific%20seeks%20access%20for%20fish.pdf
Foreign fishers should not dictate:
http://www.pnatuna.com/system/files/Not%20Dictate%20Matau.pdf
From the ocean to the can:http://www.pnatuna.com/system/files/Ocean%20to%20Can%20Matau.pdf
Solomon Islands lacks up to date laws: http://www.pnatuna.com/system/files/SI%20Law%20Matau.pdf
DANIEL NAMOSUAIA – SOLOMON STAR NEWSPAPER
13 September 2012
Be proud of Soltuna, says Chairman:
http://www.pnatuna.com/system/files/p4-%20No%20Tuna%20processing%20industry.pdf
6 September 2012
Roberts: Govt support vital:
http://www.pnatuna.com/system/files/p3-%20support%20vital.pdf
5 September 2012
Soltuna plans to expand market: http://www.solomonstarnews.com/news/business/15927-soltuna-plans-to-expand-market
5 September 2012
Why the name changed:http://www.pnatuna.com/system/files/p2-Soltai%20Fishing%20and%20Processing%20is%20now%20Soltuna.pdf
4 September 2012
Soltuna launch corporate name: http://www.pnatuna.com/system/files/p2_Soltuna%20launch%20corporate%20name%20with%20fine%20achievements.pdf
2 September 2012
West proud to host Soltuna says Lilo: http://www.pnatuna.com/system/files/p3%20lead%20-%20Western%20Province%20is%20proud%20as%20host%20to%20Soltuna.pdf
2 September 2012
Number of foreign fishing ships here reduced: http://www.pnatuna.com/system/files/p5-New%20gov.pdf
31 August 2012
Sol Tuna to launch its corporate name:
http://www.pnatuna.com/system/files/p9-Sol%20tuna%20to%20launch%20its%20corporate%20name.pdf
27 August 2012
How well do we know about its tuna and their worth??http://www.pnatuna.com/system/files/How%20well%20do%20we%20know%20tuna%20and%20its%20worth%2027%20August_2.pdf
26 August 2012
NFD's fourth pole and line fishing boat soon to operate: http://www.solomonstarnews.com/news/national/15812-nfds-fourth-pole-and-line-fishing-boat-soon-to-operate
26 August 2012
Fisheries Act out of date: Report: http://www.pnatuna.com/system/files/p3-The%20Fisheries%20Act%20outdated-.pdf
25 August 2012
Demand for Soltuna products up:?http://www.pnatuna.com/system/files/Demand%20for%20Soltuna%20products%20up%2025%20August_2.pdf
25 August 2012
Good govt policy impacts well on tuna fisheries: ?http://www.pnatuna.com/system/files/Demand%20for%20Soltuna%20products%20up%2025%20August_2.pdf
24 August 2012
Pew urges PNA and DWFN leaders to make decisions regarding tuna fisheries based on science: http://www.solomonstarnews.com/news/national/15801-pew-urges-pna-and-dwfn-leaders-to-make-decisions-regarding-tuna-fisheries-based-on-science
24 August 2012
New developments coming for NFD and Soltuna: http://www.pnatuna.com/system/files/p11_New%20Developments%20coming%20for%20NFD%20and%20Soltuna.pdf
24 August 2012
NFD seeks government support on domestic fisheries:?http://www.pnatuna.com/system/files/NFD%20seeks%20govt%20support%20on%20domestic%20fisheries%2024%20August_0.pdf
23 August 2012
$2.7 billion is the real value of tuna:http://www.pnatuna.com/system/files/p8%20lead%20-%2023%20Aug%20Value%20of%20tuna.pdf
23 August 2012
Are we getting the benefit??http://www.pnatuna.com/system/files/Are%20we%20getting%20the%20benefit%2023%20August_3.pdf
23 August 2012
Environment group on Pacific fisheries:?http://www.pnatuna.com/system/files/Environment%20group%20on%20pacific%20fisheries%2023%20August_0.pdf
23 August 2012
Tuna transhipment brings big money:http://www.pnatuna.com/system/files/p8-%2023%20Aug%20Value%20of%20tuna%20caught%20in%20Solomon%20Islands%20EEZ%20in%202011.pdf
22 August 2012
Pacific journalists urge to do more coverage on tuna: http://www.solomonstarnews.com/news/national/15774-pacific-journalists-urge-to-do-more-coverage-on-tuna
22 August 2012
Pacific journos return after tuna workshop: http://www.pnatuna.com/system/files/p6-Pacific%20journalists%20depart%20after%20successful%20tuna%20workshop.pdf
22 August 2012
Tuna management plan underway:?http://www.pnatuna.com/system/files/New%20tuna%20management%20plan%20underway%2022%20August_0.pdf
21 August 2012
Solomon Islands cautioned to effectively manage tuna industry: http://pidp.org/pireport/2012/August/08-21-15.htm
21 August 2012
Report gets mixed reaction: http://www.solomonstarnews.com/news/national/15760-report-gets-mixed-reaction-
21 August 2012
Dr Aqorau: Let's not repeat what our logging industry does: http://www.solomonstarnews.com/news/national/15757-dr-aqorau-lets-not-repeat-what-our-logging-industry-does
20 August 2012
Soltuna plans to increase its production: http://www.solomonstarnews.com/news/business/15732-soltuna-plans-to-increase-its-production-
20 August 2012
Soltuna largest female employer:?http://www.pnatuna.com/system/files/Soltuna%20the%20largest%20female%20employer%2020%20August_0.pdf
20 August 2012
NFD: we need government support:?http://www.pnatuna.com/system/files/NFD%20fishing%20master%20we%20need%20govt%20support%20to%20keep%20industry%20afloat%2020%20August_0.pdf
19 August 2012
Journos tour tuna base: http://www.pnatuna.com/system/files/p5-Journos%20tour%20Noro.pdf
17 August 2012
Sustainability critical for Pacific tuna?http://www.pnatuna.com/system/files/Sustainability%20critical%20for%20pacific%20tuna%2017%20August.pdf
17 August 2012
Setting the bench mark for tuna
17 August 2012
Dr Aqorau: PNA are the biggest aid donors: http://www.pnatuna.com/system/files/August%2025%20p3_BIGGEST%20DONOR.pdf
13 August 2012
Tuna workshop for regional journos set: http://www.solomonstarnews.com/news/national/15646-tuna-workshop-for-regional-journos-set
RUTH RAMOIFUILA – SOLOMON ISLANDS BROADCASTING SERVICE (SIBC)
Tuna stories aired on SIBC: http://www.pnatuna.com/system/files/Tuna%20stories%20aired%20on%20SIBC.pdf
OTHER REPORTS ON TUNA FROM PNA COUNTRIES
DOMINIC APPI, NAURU MEDIA BUREAU
Tuna - the declining species: http://www.pnatuna.com/system/files/The%20Tuna%20-%20Declining%20species.pdf
OFANI EREMAE, SUNDAY STAR, SOLOMON ISLANDS
26 August 2012
Tuna - its worth billions but we are only earning millions: http://www.pnatuna.com/system/files/SUNDAY%20STAR%20AUGUST%2026.pdf
AUREA GERUNDIO DIZON, ISLAND TIMES, PALAU
7 August 2012
Taiwan firm wins bid to operate purse seine vessel in Palau:
10 August 2012
200k yearly income estimated from having purse seine ship: http://www.pnatuna.com/system/files/200K%20yearly%20income%20anticipated%20from%20purse%20seine%20fishing.pdf