Millions of dollars in goods and hundreds of lives are still lost at sea each year, due to extreme weather conditions
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Two fish face local extinction from overfishing in Gizo, says WWF
WWF study reveals that Gizo overharvesting of fish species is destructing the marine ecosystem
Forest restoration provides a path to pandemic recovery, greener future
The UN believes sustainable management of forests is critical to combating climate change and ensuring a better future for all.
FFA study to enhance monitoring and lower risk of IUU fishing
FFA to measure risks better for IUU fishing are improving data and monitoring.
Cook Islands PM welcomes Opposition’s stance on seabed mining
As the debate continues over the pros and cons of deep-sea mining, there is now unanimous support by both major political parties for exploration by companies interested in harvesting minerals from the ocean floor.
Zhejiang Ocean Family lauds Kiribati tuna haul
The largest tuna processing facility in China is the fish caught by its Kiribati-based vessels.
Protecting the Problem – Fisheries subsidies negotiations and the World Trade Organisation
The SDG mandate implicitly calls for developed countries to take responsibility for past extraction of the marine resources
UNDP Bukuya micro-hydro project
Three villages in Viti Levu have shown the sustainable use of micro-hydro model.
As seafood disappears from reefs in western Solomons, communities call for government support
Solomon Islands communities raise concerns about improper management of the marine ecosystem.
Tighter controls on the way for plastic pollution in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean
Pacific Island Countries are analysing a study on how well vessel operators are complying with the main rule to control marine pollution in the WCPO.