U.S. tuna fleet
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is hailing President Trump’s Proclamation restoring fishing waters, which will expand options for the U.S. tuna fleet out of Pago Pago Harbor. President Trump made the Proclamation on April 17th, coinciding with American Samoa’s 125th Flag...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — As part of a larger preparedness initiative, the Coast Guard and partners conducted a three-day workshop in American Samoa focused on the long line tuna fishing fleet the first week in April.
This event was a collaborative effort between federal and local authorities...


![Fishers from the local fleet in American Samoa practice creating a human chain while on a survival suit swim during a workshop on April 4, 2019. This practice not only keeps a crew together in the water but conserves heat and energy while creating a bigger visual target for responders. [Courtesy photo by Krista Corry] Fishers from the local fleet in American Samoa practice creating a human chain](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/uscg_fishers_workshopweb.jpg?itok=aPgGTEb0)