Fiji is strategically working towards becoming the best sustainably managed fisheries in the Pacific region, as “80 percent of fish feeding the urban population is currently sourced from the Great Sea Reef.”
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NZ scientists investigate impacts of Tonga eruption
Scientists are on a mission to better understand what happened during the Tonga eruption and how communities can better prepare for any future eruptions
The shameful U.S nuclear history in the Marshall Islands
After decades of interfering in the Marshall Islands with nuclear testing, disposal of radioactive waste, and human experimentation, U.S leaders are considering a formal apology, writes Edward Hunt
Climate change fight – ‘Lack of urgency’ from global leaders concern Fiji President
Fiji is committed to protecting her ocean and maintaining its marine resources, says Fiji President
No climate action without ocean action — Fiji President Katonivere
Fiji calls for “specific yet ambitious actions globally” at the launch of the first-ever Fiji Seascapes Symposium. Fiji’s President says, “there is no climate action without ocean action.”
Fukushima wastewater not ready for 2023 release, scientists say
Scientists unanimously want Japan’s plan to release Fukushima wastewater into the Pacific ocean to be put on hold as they say not “enough information” is shared
EJN Hosts a Media Workshop to Strengthen Ocean Reporting in the Pacific Islands
EJN and PINA workshop enhanced Pacific journalists reporting on oceans and marine ecosystem, also called Pacific journalists to apply for EJN story grants to report on the oceans in the Pacific
Six months from COP27, we must be strategic and united, says High-Level climate champion
Steven Victor says Pacific needs to be more strategic and have more coordination in its approach to the issues of the ocean at COP27
New Pacific climate change-related qualifications aim to strengthen the region’s resilience
New Technical and Vocational Education and Training certificate qualifications to address climate change-related issues in Pacific communities
Palau to bring 100 percent managed ocean concept as solution to UN Ocean Conference
Steven Victor says, “the key to get to the Ocean-Climate nexus is to show the balance between protection and production.”