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A study in Germany suggests that people have reasonably good grasp of the science surrounding climate change, but occasionally overestimate their understanding...Respondents in survey couldn’t always tell climate facts from falsehoods — even when they were sure they were right.

Media personnel in Papua New Guinea now have a better understanding of the significance and value of tuna fisheries after three days of a fisheries-related media workshop...The workshop was an initiative between the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA), under the Pacific European Union Ma

Life under the sea is at risk. International targets for protecting biodiversity appear to be out of reach. By 2020, countries with a coastline must establish Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) to ensure the conservation of wildlife and flora.

SPREP would like to call for tenders from qualified and experienced legal consultants who can offer their services to conduct a legislative review and assessment.

Microplastic pollution is a threat to marine life and is found in the bodies of animals all along the food chain. Detecting microplastic pollution levels in the oceans is becoming increasingly important, in part so that sources can be found and vulnerable species protected if possible.

Palau's Organizing Committee for the Our Ocean 2020 is partnering with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) in the planning for the biggest regional conference the country is going to host...the Organizing Committee along with the UNOPS will also develop an official website

The National Environment Service has hit back at claims they told accommodation owners to throw rubbish back into the ocean.

For the first time since the 1980s Cook Islanders will be taking part in deep sea research activity in our own exclusive economic zone waters...This is the first survey of our deep sea since a 1985-2005 scientific survey where the Cook Islands waters were included and surveyed as part of deep sea

With the seasonal ban on Kawakawa and Donu coming to an end, the Fisheries Ministry has confiscated large numbers of the two species. Minister Responsible, Semi Koroilavesau says the ban is a huge achievement for them as Fijians have come to understand its purpose and importance.

Daolusu Community of Ward 30 in Malaita Province will soon embark on a project to rehabilitate their mangrove forests and conserve the marine ecosystem of their mangroves. Mangroves are a source of livelihoods for Daolusu community as it provides for their daily needs. They are an