Skip to main content
by isaacr

Dotted across the north-west of the Pacific Ocean, the limestone islands of Palau rise like forested domes. Beneath the waves, reefs pulse with activity – fish dart through coral gardens, turtles drift nearby, while sharks with black-tipped fins shadow a passing tourist boat.

by isaacr

The scarcity of precious woods in Fenua was discussed during a seminar dedicated to the wood industry at the end of November.

by isaacr

Transparency International Papua New Guinea says a planned forestry development in Western Province appears to have got the go-ahead with no due diligence being done by the government.

by isaacr

The Papua New Guinea Environmental Council is now operational following a two-year absence.  This council is a key component of the Conservation and Environment Protection Authority (CEPA), which oversees the highest-tier environment permits.

by isaacr

Leaders from six Coral Triangle nations gathered in Dili this week, reaffirming their commitment to safeguarding the world's most biodiverse marine region.

by isaacr

Vanuatu has reaffirmed its global leadership in climate action as the first country to launch a technical assistance programme under the Santiago Network for Loss & Damage.

by isaacr

On November 23, 2024, members of the Palau Pledge Dive Club and the Palau High School Sports Club gathered for a Beach Clean-up and Dive Event to promote sustainability and ocean conservation.

by isaacr

During a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) dive in the German Channel in Palau, the Ocean Exploration Trust (OET) witnessed four Palau nautilus individuals (Nautilus belauensis).

by isaacr

Natural capital, including “blue carbon”, is the next financial market, according to former International Monetary Fund assistant director and economist Ralph Chami. Māori and Pasifika are the custodians of the world’s biggest blue carbon real estate - the Pacific Ocean, Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa.

by isaacr

The National Fisheries Authority (NFA) has pledged USD 65,000 (approximately PGK 235,520) annually for 2025 and 2026 to support the Arafura and Timor Seas Ecosystem Action (ATSEA) program.

More News & Sources of Information

The following are excellent sources for the latest news, literature, webinars, videos and audio on marine protected areas, marine pollution, marine management, ocean and marine planning, ecosystem-based management, grants, jobs, and much more.  Click each icon to learn more and to subscribe.

Image
octo group

 

 

Image
marine ecosystems and management