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Island communities in the Mariana Islands have a closer connection to the ocean than many parts of the world. For thousands of years, the CHamoru people have relied heavily upon the ocean and land for survival.

The Federal Government is to make an additional $100-million available to manage ocean habitats and coastal environments and, it says, contribute to the fight against climate change.

World Tuna Day from a professional and personal perspective by *Francisco Blaha, tuna expert, scientist and institutional fisheries advisor. Recent years have seen a power shift, with Pacific Islands Nations gaining greater control and revenue returns from their Tuna fisheries.

This 3.5 minute video reports on efforts to protect Palau’s National Marine Sanctuary now that foreign fishing fleets have left the area. Bernadette Carreon reports on progress and Richard Brooks videos and produces this special report on World Tuna Day.

While the Vanuatu Government is trying to establish the Ministry of Fisheries, Ocean and Maritime Affairs, people on the small island of Pele in North of Efate have proven that people cannot only survive on land resources but also marine resources.

So far 460 taramea have been removed from the reef and brought ashore for disposal.

The Solomon Islands Ministry of Agriculture and Liverstock is pleading with farmers and communities to support its fight against the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle. The beetle is a major threat to the country's coconut industry.

Fiordland's brilliant night sky could become the second largest Dark Sky Park in the world.

Mangroves in Fiji represent an important coastal ecosystem. They provide critical multi benefits to coastal communities, as they protect shorelines from sea-level rise and extreme storm surges their intricate root systems also supports an array of diverse marine wildlife.

The Northern Territory’s world-renowned parks attract millions of visitors, and to ensure this remains the case for years to come, the Territory Labor Government is developing a new Masterplan.