A new study shows that a no-fishing zone can lead to the recovery and spillover of migratory species such as bigeye tuna, which proves to be very favourable for the environment and global tuna fishing industry
Category: Polynesia
World’s largest ocean reserve off Hawaii has spillover benefits nearby, study finds
Yellowfin and bigeye tuna catches rise outside 1.5m sq km marine protected area in Hawaii, proving the value of no-catch zone, researchers say
Kaua’i becomes one of first counties in nation to regulate development based on sea level rise projections
Kaua’i initiates new bill which amends construction design standards to incorporate expected sea level rise impacts
French Polynesia moves towards ban on ‘craziness’ of seabed mining
French Polynesia votes a draft opinion for a temporary ban on seabed mining projects, urging ‘our cousins of the Pacific to stop this craziness’
American Samoa underwater volcano unlike Tonga’s: retired geologist
American Samoa underwater volcano is not like Tonga’s but could still pose danger if its crater collapses and triggers a tsunami, says retired geologist
Climate Summit event in French Polynesia plans to pay back its carbon footprint
Blue Climate Summit organisers are working to minimise the carbon footprint and position itself as a climate-positive, net-zero emissions event
Hawaii homeowners must tell prospective buyers if sea level rise threatens their property
Hawaii became the first state to require real estate sellers to disclose to potential buyers if their property is threatened by sea-level rise
French Polynesian mayors support safeguarding South Pacific Ocean and traditions
French Polynesian President’s ocean commitment could benefit offshore fish and the local artisanal fishers. Meanwhile, mayors continue to advocate for creating two large-scale, highly protected MPAs around their archipelago.
Pew Bertarelli Ocean Legacy Project Applauds Conservation Commitment for French Polynesia
French Polynesian new marine protected area and artisanal fishing zones could benefit people and nature
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