by Isaac Rounds

A transparent goby fish drifted through the darkness, its skeleton visible through paper-thin skin. Nearby, a sea slug wore yellow polka dots like a party dress, while an orange fish with bulging eyes hid among the coral. No human had ever seen these creatures — until now.

by Isaac Rounds

Last month I embarked on the adventure of a lifetime, on an expedition to Palau Marine Sanctuary. I was guiding an underwater photography group with my expedition company, Dive and More, and needless to say, we were not disappointed with our destination of choice!

by Isaac Rounds

WCS-Fiji is inviting proposal from a Consultant to provide the following consulting services as “WASH consultant - Fiji."

by Isaac Rounds

The GBIF Secretariat is seeking nominations for the 2026 Graduate Researchers Award on behalf of Voting and Associate Participants.

by Isaac Rounds

January 17, 2026, marked the beginning of a decisive new era for French Polynesia. The entry into force of the BBNJ treaty enshrines the Fenua's status as a major oceanic state.

by Isaac Rounds

 The Government of the People’s Republic of China continues its support to climate change resilience and environmental protection in the Pacific through its annual voluntary financial assistance to the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP), the mandated agency in

by Isaac Rounds

The role – Earth Observation Loss and Damage Officer (EOLDO) will play a key role in leveraging remote sensing and geospatial data and enable value-added services utilising Digital Earth Pacific (DE Pacific) to build evidence - based outputs on climate change impacts, including

by Isaac Rounds

The role – the Projects Officer will provide implementation and technical support across FAME ensuring budget preparation, financial monitoring, audit compliance, procurement processes, grants, travel, workshops, high-level meetings and efficient administration through the Division’s Implementati

by Isaac Rounds

The role – GIS Application and Mapping Officer will be responsible for the effective and timely delivery of survey data as well as supporting the implementation of coastal hazard and risk mapping, monitoring and inherent technical training programme in the country to address coastal risk manageme

by Isaac Rounds

Hitting the ground running for 2026, the Pacific chapter of the Global Youth Biodiversity Network (GYBN) has plans in place for this year following the first planning session at the end of 2025.The GYBN ended the year with a renewed momentum and a shared commitment to strengthen youth-led conserv

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