Fishing industry in the Marshall Islands adjacent to the Marshall Islands Exclusive Economic Zone. The fishery is composed primarily of Chinese-flagged vessels, which are based out of Majuro in the Marshall Islands; there were 11 vessels participating in this high seas fishery in late 2012. There is limited information available on catch levels and rates of taxa that are vulnerable to overexploitation due to their life history characteristics and susceptibility to capture in pelagic longline gear, due to low onboard observer coverage rates. For seabird interactions, based on analysis of Secretariat of the Pacific Community-held observer program data, from 1995-2009, in 203 observed trips, one seabird
Marshall Islands–Federated States of Micronesia relations Marshall Islands–Federated States of Micronesia relations The Marshall Islands and the Federated States of Micronesia share a very close relationship with relations between the two countries being excellent. The Marshall Islands and the FSM are both associated states with the Compact of Free Association. The United States provides both with foreign aid and other programs Similarly, Marshall Islands passport holders may enter Micronesia without a visa and Micronesian passport holders may enter the Marshall Islands without a visa. Both countries are staunch supporters of Israel in the United Nations, as is the U.S. They are also the staunchest supporters of