Vuna Road, Sopu
Tongatapu, Tonga

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Twelve Fisheries observers attended the training. An observer mainly collects accurate catch and fishing effort information. This is used by fisheries managers for science or compliance purposes to evaluate fish stocks and to ensure vessels are fishing within the law. The observer acts as the eyes and ears for Fisheries Managers in the fishing grounds. This fishery independent data is imperative as it serves as the baseline for key policy and decision makers.

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The training is funded by the Japanese Government and the Ministry of Fisheries The current training is conducted by Siosifa Fukofuak from the South Pacific Community (SPC).