Data balancing acts: The coexistence of offshore tuna and artisanal fisheries in French Polynesia
Illustration: FIS
(FRENCH POLYNESIA, 3/20/2024)
French Polynesia, a paradise of azure waters and pristine beaches, has been facing a complex challenge in recent years – the coexistence of its growing offshore tuna fishery and the existing artisanal fishery sector. This delicate balance requires a nuanced understanding of the interactions between these two vital components of the region’s economy, ecology, and subsistence.
The growth of the offshore tuna fishery
French Polynesia has witnessed a steady increase in the number of offshore longline fishing boats (from 40 in 2000 to 80 vessels nowadays). These vessels are primarily deployed to target tuna, highly sought-after species for global seafood markets. Although there are no fishing area limitations for the offshore fleet, they generally fish b...
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