Why this matters
This adds another read on how maritime pressure, access, and deterrence are shifting in public view. The Pacific file is strongest when it follows local politics and public priorities first.
Places in this story: Pacific Islands.
Regional fisheries agency says US-Pacific Tuna Treaty vital, as it delivers US$50 million boost
The South Pacific Tuna Treaty, also known as the US Tuna Treaty, remains an important partnership for the region, the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency says.