PACIFIC nations are moving to turn a landmark South Pacific albacore tuna deal into enforceable rules, as the region begins work on the measures needed to put its new harvest strategy into effect. The Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission adopted the South Pacific Albacore Management Procedure in December, giving the fishery its first long-term, science-based framework for setting fishing levels. “The adoption of the South Pacific Albacore Management Procedure was a landmark achievement for our region, but its success ultimately depends on how effectively we implement it,” said Ludwig Kumoru, fisheries management director at the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency. South Pacific albacore is one of the Pacific region’s most valuable tuna stocks, underpinning domestic longline fisheries, supporting thousands of livelihoods and contributing to government revenue and food security across Pacific Island countries, especially those south of the equator. “By working together, our members have shown that collaboration and a shared vision can deliver world-leading fisheries management.”