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Newly discovered reef in Tahiti is not so new for locals
French Polynesian fisherman fears the Champ de rose coral reef site that has been opened to the eyes of the world will close due to attention brought to it
Pacific islands prepare for UNEA 5.2, marine and plastic pollution targeted
Pacific Islands to advance the fight against marine and plastic pollution at the Resumed Fifth Session of the United Nations Environment Assembly.
Ripple effect: What the Tonga eruption could mean for tsunami research
Scientists study never-before-seen waves measured as far as the Caribbean after Tonga volcanic eruption.
SPREP offers environmental assistance in the aftermath of the Tonga volcano and tsunami
SPREP is on standby to work with the Government of Tonga and partners to provide support, especially in dealing with the environmental impact of the natural disaster.
‘Wetlands Action for People and Nature in the Pacific’ – World Wetlands Day 2022
A report reveals that coastal habitats that include wetlands are essential but in decline in the Pacific region.
Tonga volcanic eruption and tsunami throws the vulnerability of the countries into sharp relief as they struggle to reach SDGs
Global meeting call attention to the vulnerability of SIDS and their struggle to reach SDGs after the massive volcanic eruption and tsunami in Tonga
Seabed mining equity dilemmas in the Pacific
Seabed mining can affect fisheries and the flow-on social equity issues need to be addressed.
Doubts grow on water-release schedule at Fukushima plant
While doubts grow on the water-release schedule at the Fukushima plant, people are adamantly opposed to the release of the water. “I will never ever drop my opposition.”
Tsunami models underestimated shockwave from Tonga eruption
Hermann Fritz says the possibility of atmospheric pressure waves needs to be added to tsunami warning centres’ suite as Tsunami models underestimated shockwaves from the Tonga eruption