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This dataset gives an overview of tuna fishing in the Pacific Island countries and territories in terms of: tuna catch (10-year average tonnes per annum); fisheries access fees (5-year average USD per annum); percentage contribution of access fees to total government revenue (5-year average); the total number of people employed in tuna fishing activities in 2020; and the population estimate for each PICT. These data (where available) have been compiled by the Pacific Community and the Fisheries Forum Agency, also in collaboration with Conservation International.