- Based on preliminary figures (and revised data), the Nov overall purse seine fishing effort increased against improved overall catch rate and total catch rose. Fleet concentration shifted towards the south and eastern zones as activity in the far West eased.
The Chief Executive Officer of the Parties to the Nauru Agreement (PNA) Office, Dr.
- Based on preliminary figures (and revised data), the Sep m-o-m overall purse seine fishing effort increased but despite the increase in fishing intensity (fishing days/calendar day) total catch declined as overall catch rate decreased. Fleet concentration remained heaviest in the west as ENSO-neutral conditions prevailed.
- Based on preliminary figures (and revised data), the Sep m-o-m overall purse seine fishing effort increased and the higher fishing intensity (fishing days/calendar day) with a similar overall catch rate resulted in an increase in total catch. Fleet concentration remained heaviest in the west as ENSO-neutral conditions prevailed.