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French Polynesia’s president has announced his administration will establish one of the world’s largest networks of highly protected marine areas (MPAs).

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People caught fishing illegally in the newly launched marine protected areas (MPA) could face up to a million tala in fines or imprisonment.

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The third UN Ocean Conference kicks off on Monday in Nice, France. Leaders, civil society groups, scientists and businesses, including those from the Pacific region, are due to attend the week-long summit.

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In the heart of North Malaita, the community of Ofu in the Bita’ama region are setting a powerful example for Solomon Islands, the Pacific region and the world on biodiversity conservation through the successful implementation of a community-led project: the Bita’ama Conservation of Biodiversity

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In the dead of night, a giant rat the size of a small terrier scurries among the forest ferns in the wet, glacial valley of Papua New Guinea's highest mountain. Little does it know, it is being caught on candid camera.

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Government officials, scientists, and community stakeholders gathered Thursday for the start of the Palau Ocean Science to Service Workshop, a two-day regional initiative aimed at bolstering Palau’s capacity to use ocean and climate data to address pressing national challenges.

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he Papeete prosecutor's office has decided to open an investigation into "turtle meat trafficking"   within Polynésie la 1 ère .

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From Nice, where he is attending the United Nations Ocean Conference, the President of the Country announced reforms aimed at strengthening the protection of our maritime domain by establishing new protected areas and regulated fishing zones, covering 20% ​​of our EEZ.

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Project Halophyte will develop innovative floating mangrove pontoons and undertake environmental restoration in partnership with local communities along the coast of Fiji’s main island Viti Levu.

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In this interview, Manuel Ducrocq, Head of the Coral Sea Natural Park, discusses New Caledonia's strong commitment to protecting its maritime area.

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