On World Ocean Day, Pacific Ocean Commissioner Dr Manoni called for a deeper connection and respect for the ocean, stressing the importance of ocean literacy for future generations
Tag: marine
Global report reveals half of World’s mangroves at risk, Local efforts in Fiji offer hope for Conservation
A new IUCN report reveals that half of the world’s mangrove forests are at risk of collapse, highlighting the urgent need for conservation efforts like those led by C3 Fiji, which has been protecting these vital ecosystems since 2017
IUCN Oceania Highlights Importance of Local Solutions to Global Biodiversity Framework at BIOPAMA Event
At a pivotal BIOPAMA event, IUCN Oceania’s Regional Director emphasised the importance of local solutions and robust data in achieving Global Biodiversity Framework – Target 3 at the 4th UN Conference on SIDs
Pacific science body welcomes global maritime ruling as a win for science and the Blue Pacific
SPC welcomes the ITLOS ruling, which recognises states’ legal obligations to monitor and reduce emissions impacting the marine environment, validating decades of evidence-based Pacific science
Solomon Islands calls on the global community to address the gaps regarding chemicals of concern in the plastic treaty
Solomon Islands stresses the urgent need to regulate hazardous chemicals in plastics, emphasising both production and disposal in global treaty negotiations on plastic pollution
Cook Islands joins plastic treaty proposal for chemicals of concern
The Cook Islands, along with Rwanda, joins Norway in advocating for a comprehensive approach to regulating chemicals in plastic production, urging global action to mitigate plastic pollution’s dire environmental impact
Biologist’s keen eye spots (another) new species in the Pacific
Marine biologist Mark Erdmann discovers his 184th new species, the Eviota taeiae, in the coral reefs of Samoa, underscoring the ongoing richness and importance of reef ecosystems
Operation Rai Balang: Joint Forces Combat IUU Fishing to Secure Sustainable Fisheries Future
Operation Rai Balang, led by FFA concludes, emphasising regional collaboration and determination to combat IUU fishing, safeguarding marine resources and ensuring food security
WTO fish talks collapse, Avoid a bad deal: PANG
PANG states global fish talks to curb harmful subsidies have failed to reach agreement at the WTO Ministerial, sparking concerns over unfair subsidies favoring large-scale distant water fishing fleets
Fiji commemorates World Seagrass Day
On a bright sunny day on 01 March waves gently roll onto the shore while youth volunteers of the World Wildlife for Nature (WWF) Pacific gather at My Suva Park in Nasese, Suva, Fiji Islands to celebrate World Seagrass Day. Dr Shalini Singh, Assistant Professor in Fisheries, College of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry at Fiji […]