South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation facts for kids
Logo of the South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation
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| Abbreviation | SPRFMO |
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| Formation | 24 August 2012 |
| Type | International organization |
| Purpose | Fisheries |
| Headquarters | Wellington, New Zealand |
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Area served
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South Pacific |
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Membership
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15 members |
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Executive Secretary
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Mr Craig Loveridge |
The South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation (SPRFMO) is a group of countries working together. It's an intergovernmental organization, meaning governments from different countries are members.
SPRFMO was created by an international treaty. A treaty is like a big agreement or contract between countries. This treaty is called the Convention on the Conservation and Management of High Seas Fishery Resources in the South Pacific Ocean. It was signed in Auckland on 14 November 2009.
The main goal of the countries that signed this treaty is to protect the fish and other sea creatures in the South Pacific Ocean. They want to make sure these resources are used wisely and can last for a long time. They also aim to keep the ocean's ecosystems healthy.
What is the Secretariat?
The SPRFMO has an office called the secretariat. This office helps manage the organization's daily work.
The secretariat is located in Wellington, New Zealand. The person in charge of the secretariat right now is Mr Craig Loveridge. He is called the Executive Secretary.
Who are the Members?
SPRFMO has 15 members, including countries and groups of countries. These members work together to manage fishing in the South Pacific.
Here are the government members of SPRFMO:
 Australia |
 Chile |
 China |
 Cook Islands |
 Cuba |
 Ecuador |
 European Union |
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 South Korea |
 New Zealand |
 Peru |
 Russia |
 Taiwan |
 United States |
 Vanuatu |
