Armed and masked, scouring the oceans, stealing food from hungry families – modern day pirates are a far cry from the glamour of Hollywood movies. But they are a multi billion-dollar reality for many communities that can least afford to be robbed.

The Western and Central Pacific, home to over 20 island nations and coastal states, is the world’s largest tuna fishery. More than half of the tuna consumed worldwide comes from here. Of all the fish stocks in the Pacific, tuna is by far the most...

Greenpeace and fisheries authorities from Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) and Kiribati have, over the course of seven weeks, undertaken joint surveillance and enforcement exercises in the Pacific. The work included patrolling the exclusive...