Welcome to the Pacific Islands Fisheries Group
What We Do...
Fishery Development
For centuries, Pacific Islanders have relied on the ocean to sustain themselves and integrated the ocean’s bounties into traditional practices and cultural heritage. As island communities struggle with self-sufficiency, many under-utilized fishery resources exist that have yet to be explored.
PIFG works with fishermen, NGOs, and government agencies to support fishery development projects: exploring new fisheries, developing seafood markets in new places, and creating jobs in seafood and fishing.
Cooperative Research
We at PIFG firmly believe that fishermen should be treated as part of the solution, not part of the problem. Participation from the fishing community plays a vital role in proper research, monitoring, and management of our fisheries.
Through an array of collaborative research projects, PIFG facilitates the involvement of commercial and recreational fishermen in the collection of fundamental scientific information to supports resource management.
Lawaiʻa Magazine
“To perpetuate our fishing tradition and lifestyle.”
Lawai’a Magazine showcases Hawaiʻi’s unique fishing, boating and seafood communities by sharing stories written by community members. The magazine promotes and perpetuates our fishing traditions and lifestyle. "Talk Story” type articles are fun and easy to read while communicating pertinent and often timely information about our natural resources.
Keiki Fishing Program
We work with the Boy Scouts of America, schools, Fishing Clubs, Boys & Girls Clubs, and other community organization to host youth fishing workshops and introduce kids to the joy of fishing. We encourage kids to take the PIFG Pledge to take personal responsibility in supporting responsible use of our marine resources. For additional reiki fishing resources from the state, click here. To inquire about our reiki fishing program, send us an email at pacificfisheries@gmail.com.
