AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPacific Food Exports: Pacific Trade Invest (PTI) Australia is staging a “Pacific Showcase” at Fine Food Australia (31 Aug–3 Sep) in Melbourne, bringing 15 exporters from eight Pacific economies—including French Polynesia—to meet Australian buyers at the region’s biggest food, hospitality and retail trade event. Marine Conservation & Fisheries: A global study says drifting fish aggregating devices (dFADs) linked to industrial tuna fleets affect more than half of the world’s marine protected areas, with calls for tighter limits, better tracking, and stronger responsibility for retrieving lost gear. Deep-Sea Mining Watch: A U.S.-backed proposal to explore deep-sea minerals in international waters between Kiribati, the Cook Islands and French Polynesia is open for public comment, raising concerns about unilateral licensing while international rules at the ISA are still being negotiated. Local Aquaculture Breakthrough: Tahiti Marine says it has achieved a world-first by breeding two endangered sea cucumber species in captivity, aiming to protect wild stocks while supporting livelihoods. Industry & Trade Context: A Pacific roundup also flags ongoing regional policy and security developments that can shape shipping, logistics and investment conditions across the islands.
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