Non-profit calls for stronger action on illegal fishing and high seas transshipment
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Pew Charitable Trust believes the Western Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) needs to do more on port side measures in order to reduce illegal, un

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![Ms. Clair Bacus-Dewees and Company found this beautiful waterfall tucked in one of the coves of the north shore of Tutuila island. Claire participated in an educator workshop on ocean acidification this past summer, hosted by Fatoata, which has equipped her with tools and resources to teach ocean acidification in the classroom. [courtesy photo] Ms. Clair Bacus-Dewees and Company](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/claire_and_co.jpg?itok=BXQspDOD)







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