The aim of the changes was to create a renewed focus on fisheries, to increase exports, to help combat the problems in Tonga of non-communicable diseases like diabetes.
The focus was also to promote more fish in diets, and to increase the benefits from fisheries management to all Tongans.
Ministry's new CEO Dr Tuikolongahau Halafihi says the renewed focus on fisheries resources as a national priority has already started to see rewards from this new focus.
