Resort operators like Leota Lu on Savai’i Island in Samoa have over the years observed parts of the beaches disappear into the ocean. According to Lu, he has not seen anything like this in his 30 years of operating the Vacations Beach Fales in Itu o Tane district. “It’s so strong and the tides continue […]
Category: Polynesia
Samoa’s PM urges countries to continue momentum of action against climate change
Samoa’s Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi has urged the countries taking part in the 22nd Conference of the Parties, to keep moving forward in the fight against climate change. In his address, Tuilaepa emphasized that slowing down now, is not acceptable. “We have gathered in this wonderful city to determine how we can back up […]
Carbon Sink With A Blink!
Climate Change has brought to our islands in the Pacific new challenges. Some of our islands have lost their waterfronts – the beaches have extended far inland, with mangroves and plants that once marked the water-marks now a part of history. Others in our Pacific are experiencing the continuing levels of sea rise – some […]
Management of meteorological data crucial for Samoa in building resilience to extreme events
The Samoa Meteorology office is undergoing training on better managing of meteorological data gathered by experts since 1890. It is these information that Meteorological Office Chief Executive Officer Mulipola Ausetalia Titimaea says will be critical to efforts by Samoa in resilience to extreme events. “We are the only country in the Pacific with more than […]
Calls for studies into decreasing catches of palolo worms
Over the weekend, dozens of people spent hours at sea to catch a much sought after delicacy known as palolo worms or Samoan palolo worms. The palolo worms (Palola viridis) rise to the surface once a year in the last quarter of the moon in October and November and in the early hours of the […]
Underwater Earth and the XL Catlin Seaview Survey
Making impactful, visual indicators of our changing climate isn’t an easy task. Climate change is a gradual process, so it’s difficult to visibly show people what’s happening. Our oceans are changing, but we don’t notice the centimeter waters have risen or the amount they’re acidifying. But coral bleaching and reef decline are capturable: There are […]
Agriculture show in Samoa showcases wide variety of produce
A variety of agricultural and fisheries produce is on display at the two-day Agriculture Show in Apia. The Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries Laauli Leuatea Polataivao says he is proud of the large variety of produce from around the country. He says as technology changes, farmers are being challenged to be able to understand the […]
Samoa to focus on challenges faced by oceans
Sea level rise and illegal fishing is harming Samoa’s present and future
Partnerships between govts, NGOs, regional universities encouraged to fight against climate change
Samoan doctoral student laments need for more support toward the fight against climate change
Private sectors need to be in the driver’s seat to rapidly develop island economies
Effects of climate change on tourism, agriculture and health affects islands’ economies