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The Marine Conservation Institute and the Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC), announced that Palau National Marine Sanctuary (PNMS) is a Blue Spark marine protected area collaboration.

Yesterday, New Caledonia’s government voted to highly protect 10% of the 1.3 million-square-kilometre (501,932-square-mile) Natural Park of the Coral Sea, which encompasses New Caledonia’s entire exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the southwestern Pacific Ocean.

In a collaborative effort, the Division of Environment and Conservation, of  the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE), united with the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) to successfully conclude the initial phase of the Terrestrial Biodiversity

Blue Prosperity Micronesia and National Geographic Pristine Seas began their expedition in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) today to explore and conduct a nationwide assessment of the marine ecosystems.

Nestled on the eastern edge of Gatokae Island, in the picturesque Marovo lagoon, Western Province, lies a community that has been a shining example of integrating conservation, sustainable fisheries management, tourism and traditional knowledge to reduce overfishing pressures and improve the live

The Government of Vanuatu, in collaboration with Blue Prosperity Vanuatu program, has presented the successful conclusion of the largest-ever nationwide Coral Reef study spanning all six provinces of Vanuatu.

The 28th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Vanua-Tai Network held in Luganville, Santo, from September 25 to 29, 2023 identified challenges faced by coastal communities and formulated resolutions to address them.

A new marine science base has been opened in the Pitcairn island group, with hopes it will attract scientists from around the world to conduct research there. The UK-Government-funded base will allow researchers to explore one of the world's largely undisturbed marine habitats.

The research and monitoring coordinator of the Tree Kangaroo Conservation Program, Dillian Nason led a week-long training on the Spatial Monitoring and Reporting Tool (SMART) at the YUS Conservation Area.

The 26th PIRT Annual Meeting will be held on Monday 16 & Tuesday 17 October.  Participation is either online, or in person at the IUCN-ORO offices in Suva.