The stakeholders attending the meeting hosted by Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment, and Tourism, along with the Palau National Marine Sanctuary Office on March 8. (Contributed Photo) The Bureau of Marine Resources (BMR) and the Palau National Marine Sanctuary (PNMS) Office resumed its consultation with the local fishermen and relevant agencies regarding a nationwide fishing aggregating […]
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Japan,Taiwan favor delay of marine sanctuary law
Japan and Taiwan, two of Palau’s most generous allies are in support of the delay of the January 1, 2020 implementation of the Palau National Marine Sanctuary (PNMS), to allow their fishermen to continue access of the nation’s tuna stocks. The Senate Committee on Resource, Commerce, Trade, and Development sought Japan and Taiwan embassies comments […]
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Remengesau confirms Japan’s wishes to fish beyond 2020
President Tommy Remengesau Jr. said talks regarding Japan’s request to fish in Palau waters beyond the implementation of the Marine Sanctuary is still underway. The president however noted that under the law, 20 percent would remain open for fishing. “Don’t forget we have 20 percent fishing allowed zone. That is another option to look at […]