The first joint surveillance and research expedition to the Palau National Marine Sanctuary is underway with the Bureau of Maritime Security and Fish & Wildlife Protection, Palau International Coral Reef Center and Stanford University’s Center for Ocean Solutions (COS). The expedition will r
The District Court in Samoa has released on bail a Chinese man facing one charge of bribing a custom's officer with intent to export a container worth over three million US dollars in sea cucumbers. The defendant, Suikei Mayang, was released as the prosecution did not oppose his application for
Nine Fijians are part of a 10 day training and assessment that will certify them in coastal fisheries and aquaculture compliance. Senior Fisheries Officer Aporosa Rabo says the certificate four training will enable them to carry out thorough compliance assessments.
Marine Law Enforcement (DMLE) Chief Victor Remengesau said that their aim is to have full prosecution of those who will be found liable for 'finning' sharks in Palau's diving sites...Chief Victor fears the the recent harvesting of marine species might be the doing of some residents, adding the he
On paper, nations are protecting their wilderness areas. In practice, most protected areas lack effective policing. Nature is not safe, even in reserves. Click on the link below to read the full article.