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
Tag: Pacific
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.
‘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.
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.
NZ extends support for Pacific Fisheries
The five-year Arrangement will focus on sustainable management of the Pacific’s offshore fisheries.
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.
Women at the helm of ocean stewardship
Ocean scientist says it is crucial to include a diversity of voices in the development of ocean projects.
Honolulu Challenge sees bold action on invasive species in the Pacific islands
The PRISMSS is delivering five regional programmes aimed at stepping up on-the-ground management action in the Pacific
Tuna fisheries would benefit from more onboard Observers, new research shows
Missing data has weakened management in the Pacific Ocean tuna longline fisheries, but electronic monitoring could help
‘Unshackled’ palm-destroying beetles could soon invade Australia
The pest beetle causing severe agricultural and economic damage to many South Pacific islands is edging closer to Australia