Pacific has been at the forefront of promoting new international law on maritime spaces and the governance of the oceans.
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Cook Islands reefs used in global study
The Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation statement said the new models are a first step in being able to produce maps of global coral reef resilience.
Working together to protect marine species in the Pacific
To address the critical issues and threats to marine species, SPREP has worked with Members and partners to develop the Pacific RMSP.
Global competition over fish stocks increasingly affects Hawaii
Competition over dwindling fish stocks has led to violent confrontations around the world. Hawaii longliners are feeling the effects.
Noro Port: first e-port in the Pacific introduces digital catch documents and tracing
Noro e-Port system to capture both port state measures and Catch Documentation System activities.
New Guardian-class patrol boat: a welcome asset to tackle illegal fishing in Solomon Islands
The new Guardian-class patrol boat to assist the Solomon Islands in its fight against IUU fishing.
Re-opening Palau National Marine Sanctuary to foreign fishing mulled
Palau to allow foreign fishing within its EEZ to recover from the impact of the pandemic on its economy.
PNG crocodile trade protection act and its regulations to be amended
Proposed amendments to achieve more efficient and cost-effective administration of the crocodile farming industry.
Not a lone shark: bull sharks may form ‘friendships’ with each other, study finds
The apex predators show preferences for certain individuals and avoid others, according to new research on sharks in Fiji.
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