The International Seabed Authority has two years to finalise regulations governing the controversial industry after Nauru notified the UN body of plans to start mining.
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Tonga firms opposition to deep-sea mining
During the recent Pacific Blue Line webinar, Tonga civil society opposed deep sea mining.
Nauru sets a two-year deadline for deep-sea mining rules
Nauru President notified ISA about the mining plans to be carried out by a subsidiary of The Metals Co.
Survey on the impact of Coral Sea Cable Project conducted in the Solomon Islands
The SICCI survey intends to improve the cost and quality of digital services and the economic and social impact for individuals in rural areas since the launch of Coral Sea Cable.
Workshop building team to address illegal fishing in PNG
A two-day workshop to address illegal, unregulated and unreported (IUU) fishing within PNG waters.
Chinese envoy counters Japan’s decision to release nuclear-contaminated water
A Chinese envoy has urged Japan to reverse its decision to dump contaminated water from the Fukushima nuclear accident into the sea.
Why Pacific Island Nations, like the Federated States of Micronesia, need Climate Change Finance for food Security Now
Climate advocates say the impact of climate change on food security and livelihoods in PICTs are worsening
Plans to protect sharks and rays in PNG to save them from extinction
The 10×10 Strategy will work with governments to increase the number of protected areas of sawfish and rhino rays.
New research paper reveals land to sea connection for restoration and conservation in data-poor regions
The study demonstrates that Ridge to Reef management can guide the restoration and protection of forested habitat
Mining’s new frontier: Pacific nations caught in the rush for deep-sea riches
Miners are pushing hard to extract metals from the ocean floor, but there is mounting concern about what it might do to the marine environment