With coral reefs threatened by rising ocean temperatures, scientists are working to breed “super corals” that can better withstand climate change. They’re trying to help corals adapt to survive global warming faster than they could in Nature.
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Posted inStory / Our region
Great Pacific Garbage Patch now ‘an immense floating plastic habitat’
A giant patch of garbage in the Pacific Ocean is now “an immense floating plastic habitat” for marine animals clinging to its plastic debris, researchers have found
Posted inStory / Our region
New MOU to enhance protection and sustainable management of Pacific Ocean resources
A new MOU to enhance and enable access and exchange of data and improve management of the ocean surrounding Pacific Islands Countries and Territories
Posted inStory / Our region
WWF calls for greater climate change support as Pacific communities flood
WWF calls for greater climate change support as king tide flooding made worse by climate change are swamping and destroying homes and displacing Pacific communities
Posted inStory / Micronesia
Marine scientists warn plans on ocean mining could be ‘pushed through’ despite ecological risks
Ocean floor could be opened up to deep sea mining from July 2023 despite warnings it could be “catastrophic” for marine life
Posted inOpinion / Our region
Glasgow Climate Change Conference: A Glass Half Empty
Glasgow failed to deliver a definitive statement on how to reach the Paris Agreement goal of 1.5⁰C for vulnerable Pacific Island Countries, says Dr Ian Fry. “The glass is half empty.”
Posted inStory / Our region
New support from Republic of Korea for Blue Pacific Coastal and Marine Planning
A new project will identify vulnerable coastal areas in the Pacific and develop geospatial tools to build data and evidence for marine and coastal planning
Posted inStory / Papua New Guinea
King tides wreak havoc on islands in Manus and East Sepik Province
The rise in sea level and king tides now affecting more than 30,000 lives on coastal Manus will continue through 2022, according to the Manus Province disaster office.
Posted inStory / Polynesia
Wallis and Futuna Environment Service awarded 2021 Pacific Invasive Species “Battler of the Year” Award
Wallis and Futuna Environment Service recognised for its work in managing invasive species in their country
Posted inStory / Fiji
Horror at new plan to excavate pristine Fiji reef
Villagers and businesses fight back a Kiwi-led group that wants to create ‘world class’ surf waves by excavating two channels through coral reef off a pristine Fijian island group