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Study shows spillover benefits from large marine protected areas

January 23, 2025 by isaacr

Recently created Large-Scale Marine Protected Areas (LSMPAs) like Revillagigedo in Mexico are potentially large enough to protect highly migratory species like tuna, especially bigeye tuna, possibly leading to increases in catch rates for tuna fisheries operating outside their boundaries.

Expedition awakens rare shark species

January 23, 2025 by isaacr

Researchers from The University of Western Australia have captured rare vision of a sleeper shark during an expedition exploring the biodiversity of the Tonga Trench in the south-western Pacific Ocean.

Comment: Coral reefs are vanishing fast. We must act now to protect these vital ecosystems

January 22, 2025 by isaacr

The world’s coral reefs are in the midst of an ecological crisis. These vital ecosystems, home to a quarter of all marine species and a lifeline for more than a billion people, are under unprecedented threat.

Ha’apai Islets boost Tonga’s Biodiversity Conservation Efforts with Invasive Species Removal

January 22, 2025 by isaacr

In a significant milestone for biodiversity and community resilience in Tonga, invasive rat and feral pig populations have been removed from the uninhabited islets of Kelefesia and Tonumea in the Ha’apai Group.

Domavola withdraws logging plans on Vangunu

January 21, 2025 by isaacr

DOMAVOLA Company Limited, a logging company, has decided not to proceed with operations in the rainforest on Vangunu, Marovo, Western Province.

By mid-nesting season, nearly 1,500 baby turtles have already reached the ocean at Tetiaroa

January 20, 2025 by isaacr

On the Tetiaroa atoll, the green turtle nesting season continues. Since October, the Te mana o te moana association has recorded more than 300 turtle tracks, identified 17 females and reports that nearly 1,500 baby turtles have reached the ocean.

Coral spawning: how far will synchronization go?

January 20, 2025 by isaacr

In Tahiti, around fifteen representatives of the State, the Country, but also of organizations such as Ifrecor went into the water at 6:45 this Saturday morning to observe the synchronized spawning of corals.

Palau Signs Host Agreement for the Office of the Pacific Ocean Commissioner

January 20, 2025 by isaacr

The Government of the Republic of Palau and the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on January 17, 2025, establishing hosting arrangements for the Office of the Pacific Ocean Commissioner (OPOC) in Palau.

New discoveries add to Cook Islands’ rich biodiversity

January 20, 2025 by isaacr

The Cook Islands Biodiversity and Ethnobiology Database recently added 338 new species, including four new intertidal air-breathing limpets, the Erythrina Borer moth not recorded in 90 years, and a mysterious moth never seen before, writes Gerald McCormack of the Cook Islands Natural Heritage Tru

Port Moresby Nature Park sets milestone in breeding Bird of Paradise

January 17, 2025 by isaacr

The successful breeding of the Raggiana Bird of Paradise at Port Moresby marks a significant conservation milestone for the institution. It is the second occasion of the Nature Park with typical breeding of the species.

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