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This dataset delineates the Western and Central Pacific Ocean (WCPO) statistical area, representing the broader oceanic region encompassing Pacific Island Countries and Territories. The WCPO is a key area for global tuna fisheries, containing the world's largest and most valuable tuna stocks. This boundary supports statistical reporting, stock assessments, and regional fisheries management activities coordinated by the Pacific Community (SPC) Oceanic Fisheries Programme and the Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA).

This dataset delineates the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) Convention Area, representing the regulatory boundary established under the Convention on the Conservation and Management of Highly Migratory Fish Stocks in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean (2000). The WCPFC is a Regional Fisheries Management Organisation (RFMO) responsible for the conservation and sustainable management of highly migratory fish stocks, including tuna and tuna-like species.

This dataset delineates the North Pacific Fisheries Commission (NPFC) Convention Area, representing the regulatory boundary established under the Convention on the Conservation and Management of High Seas Fisheries Resources in the North Pacific Ocean (2012). The NPFC is a Regional Fisheries Management Organisation (RFMO) responsible for the conservation and sustainable management of fisheries resources in the high seas areas of the North Pacific Ocean, excluding areas already covered by other RFMOs.

This dataset delineates the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC) Convention Area, representing the regulatory boundary established under the Antigua Convention (2003). The IATTC is a Regional Fisheries Management Organisation (RFMO) responsible for the conservation and management of tuna and other marine resources in the eastern Pacific Ocean. This dataset includes the IATTC-WCPFC overlap area where both commissions share management responsibilities.

This dataset delineates the Game Fishing Zone within the Niue Moana Mahu Marine Protected Area (MPA). The Moana Mahu MPA, established to protect Niue's unique marine environment, includes designated zones for different levels of protection and permitted activities. The Game Fishing Zone defines the spatial extent where recreational and sport fishing activities are permitted under specific regulations, supporting sustainable tourism while protecting Niue's marine biodiversity.

This dataset delineates the 50 Nautical Mile Protected Zone within the Cook Islands Marae Moana Marine Protected Area, established under the Marae Moana Act 2017 (No. 10). Marae Moana, meaning 'Sacred Ocean' in Cook Islands Māori, encompasses the entire Cook Islands Exclusive Economic Zone of approximately 1.9 million square kilometres.

The film showcases Sea Watch PSAs (Public Service Announcements) in American Samoa by the Department of Marine & Wildlife Resource. Promoting public interest and awareness of Marine Conservation for Coastal Protection on Environmental Management for Marine ecosystem in American Samoa. The film has two different versions of seven videos, in both English and Samoan Languages.

Not only are South Pacific marine environments thought to be among the most unique in the world, but South Pacific communities also rely on these environments for their livelihoods. However these marine habitats are also under the threat from pollution, climate and overfishing. This manual aims to support teachers to plan lessons around marine conservation. The educational philosophy is to foster a sense of responsibility among students, such that they are able to participate in making decisions that impact their environment.

The Pacific BioScapes Programme aims to provide enhanced local fisheries management capacity and national harvest strategies for key grouper species in the Republic of the Marshall Islands.

The Pacific BioScapes Programme aims to strengthen the sustainable use of marine and coastal resources in Kiribati through the use of Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) to achieve key ecological, economic, cultural and social objectives. This approach acknowledges the integration of atoll ecosystems with those offshore and will assist the government of Kiribati to develop atoll-level bioregional maps. These maps will support the management of both terrestrial and marine species habitats.