Oceanic schooling tuna of considerable value in Pacific but less in Atlantic; reaches 75 pounds; very similar to if not the same as oceanic bonito.
1The EU vessels will target skipjack tuna but Te Ipukarea is concerned at the impact on other species.
2New Zealand's Pacific Economic Ambassador Shane Jones has welcomed a move to cut back on skipjack tuna catches.
3The PNA also wanted other Pacific nations to back plans to ensure the sustainability of the skipjack tuna fishery.
4Mr Beer says members are aware the Spanish purse seiners will be targeting skipjack tuna, which has a healthy population.
5PNA represents the eight island nations that control waters where 50 percent of the world's supply of skipjack tuna is caught.
6Under the agreement the Cook Islands will receive almost $US7-million for allowing four European purse seiners to fish for skipjack tuna.
7The eight member nations which make up the powerful fisheries bloc controls waters where 50 percent of the world's supply of skipjack tuna is caught.
8Photo: AFP Under the agreement the Cook Islands will receive almost $US7 million for allowing four European purse seiners to fish for skipjack tuna.