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Category: Polynesia

Study led by UH researchers finds no-fishing zones can help ʻahi, other large fish species recover

By Sibete Ietaake November 19, 2022November 19, 2022

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

World’s largest ocean reserve off Hawaii has spillover benefits nearby, study finds

By Karen McVeigh October 27, 2022October 27, 2022

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

By Sibete Ietaake October 26, 2022October 26, 2022

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

By RNZ Staff September 12, 2022September 12, 2022

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

By Fuimaono Lumepa Hald August 25, 2022August 25, 2022

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

By Sanjeshni Kumar May 17, 2022May 17, 2022

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

By Brittany Lyte May 6, 2022May 6, 2022

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

By Sanjeshni Kumar April 27, 2022April 27, 2022

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

By Sanjeshni Kumar February 14, 2022February 14, 2022

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

By Sanjeshni Kumar February 7, 2022February 7, 2022

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

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