Marine Resource Education Program held for the first time in Pacific region
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Fishermen, community leaders, scientists, and fisheries managers from the Pacific Island region — including American Samoa, Guam, CNMI, Saipan and the Hawaiian

![American Samoa was well represented in the fisheries during the six-day MREP workshop. Long-time Manu’a fishermen and military retiree Fa’aliga Matagi, Past DMWR Director Ufagafa Ray Tulefano, and military retiree Ta’alo Lauofo participated in the MREP workshop, bringing a wealth of knowledge regarding the fisheries of American Samoa. [courtesy photo] Fa’aliga Matagi, Ufagafa Ray Tulefano, and Ta’alo Lauofo](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/matagi_ray_and_lauofo.jpg?itok=SVX4zIAb)
![Governor Pulaali’i Urges all to give Chief of Staff Seumanutafa their fullest cooperation and support. [SN file photo] Governor Pulaali’i N. Pula](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/nikolao_pula_cropped_and_dim_0711__3.jpg?itok=gTOKWaFh)







