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.
1 The EU vessels will target skipjack tuna but Te Ipukarea is concerned at the impact on other species.
2 New Zealand's Pacific Economic Ambassador Shane Jones has welcomed a move to cut back on skipjack tuna catches.
3 The PNA also wanted other Pacific nations to back plans to ensure the sustainability of the skipjack tuna fishery.
4 Mr Beer says members are aware the Spanish purse seiners will be targeting skipjack tuna , which has a healthy population.
5 PNA represents the eight island nations that control waters where 50 percent of the world's supply of skipjack tuna is caught.
6 Under the agreement the Cook Islands will receive almost $US7-million for allowing four European purse seiners to fish for skipjack tuna .
7 The 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.
8 Photo: AFP Under the agreement the Cook Islands will receive almost $US7 million for allowing four European purse seiners to fish for skipjack tuna .
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