Welcome to the
South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation
The South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation is an inter-governmental organisation that is committed to the long-term conservation and sustainable use of the fishery resources of the South Pacific Ocean and in so doing safeguarding the marine ecosystems in which the resources occur. The SPRFMO Convention applies to the high seas of the South Pacific, covering about a fourth of the Earth's high seas areas. Currently, the main commercial resources fished in the SPRFMO Area are jack mackerel and jumbo flying squid in the Southeast Pacific and, to a much lesser degree, deep-sea species often associated with seamounts in the Southwest Pacific.
Participation
Current Members from Asia, Europe, the Americas, and Oceania
- Australia
- Belize
- Republic of Chile
- People's Republic of China
- Cook Islands
- Republic of Cuba
- Republic of Ecuador
- European Union
- Kingdom of Denmark in respect of the Faroe Islands
- Republic of Korea
- New Zealand
- Republic of Panama
- Republic of Peru
- Russian Federation
- Chinese Taipei
- The United States of America
- Republic of Vanuatu
Cooperating Non-Contracting Parties
- Country of Curaçao
- Republic of Liberia
Latest News
Common Oceans Program celebrated World Fisheries Day
Fisheries are vital to global food security, providing affordable nutrition to millions while supporting economic growth in low- and middle-income countries.
Read moreCommon Oceans at COFI36
COFI36 event in Rome from 8 to 12 July 2024 was memorable, filled with significant highlights and impactful moments.
Read moreSPRFMO-WCPFC Memorandum of Understanding signed
The South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation (SPRFMO) and the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) met virtually on 22 May 2024 to sign the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)…
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