Pacific has been at the forefront of promoting new international law on maritime spaces and the governance of the oceans.
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NASA satellites help plan future for Palau fish stocks
Fisheries specialist and others are working with international scientists to build sustainable aquaculture farms in the ocean using NASA’s satellites.
Cook Islands reefs used in global study
The Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation statement said the new models are a first step in being able to produce maps of global coral reef resilience.
Safeguarding Melanesian fishing communities against climate threats
Project to begin with risk assessments, surveys, and workshops to identify major climate threats on Melanesian fishing communities.
Working together to protect marine species in the Pacific
To address the critical issues and threats to marine species, SPREP has worked with Members and partners to develop the Pacific RMSP.
Cook Islands move forward to implement sustainable financing for Waste Management
A new partnership to explore a reduction of Cook Islands solid waste in landfills with an innovative and sustainable solution.
Shark callers in PNG village fear destruction of their culture through seabed mining
The northwest PNG village is fighting the battle not to entertain seabed mining.
Global competition over fish stocks increasingly affects Hawaii
Competition over dwindling fish stocks has led to violent confrontations around the world. Hawaii longliners are feeling the effects.
Sink or swim: Can island states survive the climate crisis?
Small Island developing states are suffering severely from the effects of climate change to the extent that they could become uninhabitable.
The Race for EV Parts Leads to Risky Deep-Ocean Mining
Some scientists suspect that disturbing ocean sediment could stir up long-sequestered carbon.