The statistics and information section are responsible for collection, compiling, analysis, verification and dissemination of fisheries data to better inform management decision making. It also provides reports to regional organisation and fisheries data to meet FAO requirement.
It collaborates with Solomon Islands Government ICTS on IT matters and Regionally with SPC and PNA on the Tuna Management Information System and assist in pre-inspection of tuna fishing vessel and liaises with fishing industries on matters relating to missing tuna catch report data.
There are skilled senior data officers who implement these duties to ensure that data and reports disseminated are accurate and of quality.