The 10×10 Strategy will work with governments to increase the number of protected areas of sawfish and rhino rays.
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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
Taiyo Micronesia Corporation criminally charged for unlawful removal of shark fins
The Taiyo Micronesia Corporation (TMC) has been charged with unlawful removal of shark fins.
‘Crazy’ ants that kill birds eradicated from Pacific atoll
The yellow crazy ant eradicated in the Pacific, stalk seabirds on the uninhabited atoll and prevented nesting.
Pacific raise voices on impacts of Sea-level rise at UN Oceans meeting
The ICP21 meeting focused on sea-level rise and its impact on Pacific nations and their search for solutions.
Pacific islands call for coordinated regional approach to ocean observing
Pacific Islands Workshop calls for a regional strategy to optimise future ocean sensor deployments and support more national ocean stakeholder engagement activities.
UNESCO warns Australian Government’s failure on climate means Great Barrier Reef is ‘World Heritage in danger
According to a new report, UNESCO recommends the Great Barrier Reef be listed among World Heritage sites in danger.
Addressing the climate crisis in the Pacific through the Kiwa Initiative
The Kiwa Initiative will provide technical and financial support to strengthen the resilience of Pacific countries and territories’ ecosystems, economies and communities.
NZ extends support for Pacific Fisheries
The five-year Arrangement will focus on sustainable management of the Pacific’s offshore fisheries.