Pacific island leaders call for vaccination of fishermen, seafarers, and observers

A fisherman holds a batch of tuna in Kiribati, where fishing is one of the most common occupations, on Sept. 25, 2015. JONAS GRATZER/LIGHTROCKET VIA GETTY IMAGES
August 20, 2021
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In a communique released by the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) leaders last week, 18 member countries and territories stated that vaccination will facilitate the transit and return of fishing crew and seafarers to their countries. The leaders have endorsed the Pacific fisheries ministers' recommended actions to deal with the impact of COVID-19. 

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COVID19
commercial fisheries
Pacific fisheries
Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat