President Tommy Remengesau Jr. of Palau announced today during a keynote talk at the United Nations that Palau intends to ban all commercial fishing and establish its waters as a marine sanctuary. Remengesau’s announcement came during a U.N. meeting about “Healthy Oceans and Seas.” President Remengesau did say that current fishing agreements with Japan, Taiwan, and some private […]
Tommy Remengesau, President of the Pacific island nation The Republic of Palau has proposed banning all commercial fishing in Palau waters. Remengesau, who served as Vice President from 1992-2000, President from 2001 through 2009, and was again elected President in November, 2012, wants to create the world’s largest marine reserve. Remengesau hopes to develop a […]