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Species - animal or plant - conservation is a key component of protected area management. It is often included as a goal when planning activities, and is key when monitoring the obtained results and the impacts generated on the field.

The health of our planet’s ocean impacts every person on Earth. It drives the weather, feeds almost half the world’s population of humans, and acts as a crucial carbon sink and reflective surface to keep our planet cool.

As the morning light hits Oibola village in Solomon Islands, the receding tide drains water through a maze of tangled mangrove roots.  Dressed in muddy jeans and a worn T-shirt, Ben Waleilia moves carefully through the thick mangrove forest, searching for seedlings.

The University of the South Pacific is currently accepting applications for the Regional Disability Scholarship, which is available for individuals with disabilities who wish to study at either the Laucala Campus or one of the regional campuses.

In just over two decades, Raja Ampat – the “Four Kings” of Indonesia’s remote West Papua region – has transformed from an obscure backwater into one of the world’s most coveted diving destinations.

UNDP, in partnership with CEPA, the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), and the West New Britain Provincial Government, have successfully launched Marine Management and Business Plans for four Locally Managed Marine Areas (LMMAs) in Kimbe Bay, West New Britain Province.

Be the next Pacific Island organisation to join the Reef Guardian School Program! The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (Reef Authority) welcomes the first three Pacific Island organisations into the Reef Guardian School.

As Papua New Guinea (PNG) celebrates 50 years of independence this year, the emerging galip nut industry brings together many of the country’s aspirations for improved livelihoods, increased agricultural production and new markets that celebrate indigenous foods.

Aere mai tātou on Saturday 19 July from 2pm at Aroʻa Beach (next to the Rarotongan Hotel) for a fun, family beach day organised by Ocean Ancestors—a collective of individuals, NGOs, and businesses united by a shared passion for protecting the ocean.

The Blue Catalyst Fund (or BCF) provides structured capacity building, expert support, and catalytic funding to address market challenges and fast-track high-integrity mangrove carbon projects towards investment.