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Legislation establishing the Moana Mahu was passed last week in Niue, setting up a reserve that covered 40 percent of the island's exclusive economic zone...One of the architects of Niue's newly formalised marine reserve, says it includes two outstanding commitments...Coral Pasisi of the non-gove

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Fiji's government has announced 24 scholarships for Pacific students to pursue the advanced study of the oceans and climate change. Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama said the $US2.7 million package is being facilitated under the Norway-Pacific Ocean-Climate Scholarship Project.

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Most of tropical reefs are no longer able to both sustain coral reef ecosystems and the livelihoods of the people who depend on them, as human pressure and the impacts of climate change increase.

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We invite you to join our free webinar series on island strategies for the future.

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) turns 50 this year, but scientists and environmentalists see little reason to celebrate.

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When it comes to moving home, hermit crabs are experts, often swapping shells for the optimal abode. But now researchers have found that exposure to microplastics disrupts this key behaviour.

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The final decision on the proposed Motiti Protection Areas has been released by the Environment Court. he decision directs Bay of Plenty Regional Council to implement new rules within its Regional Coastal Environment Plan to protect three reef systems near Motiti Island and complete scientif

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There is a single species that is responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic - us.

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The vast illegal wildlife trade and humanity’s excessive intrusion into nature is to blame for the coronavirus pandemic, according to a leading US scientist who says “this is not nature’s revenge, we did it to ourselves”.

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