The PACIFIC Ocean is, and will be, the heart of the global tuna industry, for a long time to come. Facts are startling:

The Pacific Ocean contributes more than 64 per cent of the world tuna catch of around 4.2 million tonnes; tuna resources in the region, particularly skipjack resources in the Western and Central Pacific

Ocean still have potential for growth but need careful management for future development of the industry in the region and beyond.

Jointly organized by INFOFISH and the National Fisheries Authority of PNG and supported by other regional organizations, PACIFIC TUNA FORUM 2007, will be the first major international tuna industry conference to be held in the region. The conference will look closely at the current tuna stocks and resources in the region; investment opportunities for fishing and processing; resource management and its impact on the industry; markets and marketing; international trade and trade barriers; quality and new product development for Pacific tuna industry; prospects for the future and many other relevant topics.

The event is not only important for the tuna industry and fleet operators in the Pacific but also for other related industries in other parts of the world which depend on tuna supplies from the region. The Pacific Tuna Forum will also be a build-up to the 10^th INFOFISH WORLD TUNA CONFERENCE and EXHIBITION 2008, the largest tuna industry event in the world.