Palau’s controversial plan to open 80% of Palau National Marine Sanctuary has domestically raised questions over who would benefit from opening the EEZ, writes Amy Gunia
Tag: Oceans
Dumping treated nuclear wastewater in Pacific Ocean not recommended
Global experts unanimously say they “don’t see enough information to support Japan’s plan of dumping radioactively contaminated water into the Pacific ocean.”
IAEA releases first report on safety of planned water discharge from Fukushima Daiichi site
Japan’s plan to discharge water from the Fukushima Daiichi site into the Pacific ocean is proceeding in line with relevant international safety standards according to the first IAEA report
Pacific Parliamentarians Alliance on Deep Sea Mining calls for more commitments to safeguarding our ocean from deep sea mining
The political momentum is growing in the Pacific region on Deep Sea Mining with the launch of the Pacific Parliamentarians Alliance on DSM, says PPADSM Chair
Pacific Island Climate Outlook Forum convenes tenth session
Representatives of Pacific NMHSs and partner agencies came together to review climate and ocean conditions in the Pacific and provide outlook guidance
Marshall Islands will become first Pacific island nation to publish fishing activity to Global Fishing Watch map
Marshall Islands to become first Pacific island nation to advance transparency of its fishing activity to Global Fishing Watch map
Scientists: Japan’s plan to dump nuclear waste into the Pacific Ocean may not be safe
A panel of scientists has not found conclusive evidence that the discharge of Fukushima wastewater into the Pacific ocean would be entirely safe
French Polynesian mayors support safeguarding South Pacific Ocean and traditions
French Polynesian President’s ocean commitment could benefit offshore fish and the local artisanal fishers. Meanwhile, mayors continue to advocate for creating two large-scale, highly protected MPAs around their archipelago.
Mia Kami to Pacific youth, “we don’t have the luxury of time”
Mia Kami is inspiring youths to be part of the climate action as they are fighting for their future. “We don’t have the luxury of time. It’s important that we can try to do our part.”
A gold rush in the deep sea raises questions about the authority charged with protecting it
“The International Seabed Authority is not fit to regulate any activity in international waters,” says a marine geologist