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he Government of Tonga showcased a decade of game‑changing reforms that have modernised whole‑of‑government ocean governance and strengthened long‑term, sustainable management of 100 percent of its ocean estate during the Australia–Pacific Ocean Business Leaders Summit held on 11–12 June.

Fiji is taking stock of its biodiversity conservation efforts as consultations for the country’s Seventh National Report to the Convention on Biological Diversity continue in the Northern Division.

PACIFIC governments are being urged to strengthen ocean protection and stewardship amid growing pressure from climate change, biodiversity loss, and marine pollution.

A shark that can walk with most of its body out of the water, found on the shores of Papua New Guinea, has been identified as a new species. Locals have long been aware of the strange fish, which they sometimes see waddling across reef flats at low tide.

We are seeking a qualified national from Tonga to join the GGGI Tonga Country Program. The assignment will include the following but not limited to:

he Reef Resilience Network has released new updates to the Coral Reef Management Online Course, featuring the latest science and strategies for effective reef management, including new material on the impacts of mass coral bleaching and expanded guidance on monitoring bleaching events.

To promote learning and engagement in the science, natural history and conservation of insects, The Royal Entomological Society (the “RES”) has organised the insect photography competition as part of its programme of activities (the “Competition”).