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
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Posted inStory / Micronesia
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.
Posted inStory / Our region
‘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.
Posted inStory / Our region
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.
Posted inStory / Our region
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.
Posted inStory / Our region
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.
Posted inStory / Our region
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.
Posted inStory / Our region
NZ extends support for Pacific Fisheries
The five-year Arrangement will focus on sustainable management of the Pacific’s offshore fisheries.
Posted inStory / Our region
Australia to protect the ocean and the environment
Australia will join the High Ambition Coalition to halt the loss of species and ecosystems.
Posted inStory / Polynesia
Former Tuvaluan PM references Samoa in mining ban call
Mr Sopoaga says it is important to go back to the Pacific Islands Leaders Forum to make a commitment to ban seabed mining in the Pacific.