Research finds microplastics in freshwater mussels or kai from the depths of Fiji’s five biggest rivers. “Now even river bed mussels are affected by the way we live,” writes marine biologist
Tag: pollution
Study supports a return to Indigenous-led solutions to reverse plastics pollution
The key to the plastics pollution crisis lies in recognising the importance of Indigenous-led solutions and Indigenous leadership, says environmental anthropologist
Ocean Voyages Institute removes 96 tons of plastic from Pacific Ocean
A cargo ship collects over 96 tons of plastic waste from the Pacific Ocean
PICRC study finds microplastics throughout Palau’s reefs and beaches
A new study has found significant amounts of microplastics throughout Palau’s reefs and beaches
Australia commits to plastic-free Pacific
Australia renewed its commitment and support for the work to address waste and marine pollution in the Pacific
SPREP spotlights Moana Taka partnership as a solution at Ocean Conference
SPREP highlighted Moana Taka Partnership as one of the best practice solutions for addressing marine pollution being practiced in the Pacific
Threat Of Plastic Outweighing Fish By 2050 Heavy on Pacific Leaders’ Minds at Ocean Conference
Pacific urged world leaders at the UN Ocean Conference to support the development of National Plastic Prevention Plans and consider supporting legislation to phase out problematic plastics
Increased taxes for industrial polluters and more support for youth-led start-ups among recommendations for governments from youth
Raising the government’s financial commitment to fight climate change and investing in low-carbon developments are among recommendations for governments from youth
‘Plastic pollution threatens future’: IUCN
IUCN Oceania regional director says “plastic pollution is a problem that we need to fix” as developments and economics rise continue to increase consumption of pollutant-making products in the Pacific region
As people of the Moana, we remain hopeful, but we need your help!
As the Pacific develops, sadly, the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity, and pollution threaten our way of life, writes Sefanaia Nawadra