89' The Pernanent cofllission for the south pacifrc (sppc) has been conslalering adraft conven.ion on tuna for a rarge area of the east pacific covering both water.under nacional jurisdl'ction and the adjacent high seas. Tbe draft convention callsfor the establishnent of a new organization eith the authority to deterrnine thetotal allowabre (TAc) catch for tuna in the area of the conveition. fgl Licencesfor fishing on the high.seas wourd b€ isaued by the secretariat of the organizationin accordance l,ith conditlons set by a councir. The convention would be open toalL coastal states of the eastern pacific and to state' fron other areas ehosevessels are fishing for tuna and tuna_like species in the area.
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing a international agreement related to the regulation of tuna fishing in the eastern Pacific Ocean. The establishment of a new organization and the issuance of fishing licenses suggest that the focus is on managing a natural resource, specifically tuna and tuna-like species. The involvement of coastal states and other countries with fishing vessels in the area also points to an international cooperation effort.

**Category**
Agriculture, forestry and fishing