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Nu’utele Island, situated within the Aleipata Island Group off the eastern end of Upolu Island, in Apia stands as a vital focal point for conservation efforts in Samoa and is recognised as a critical biodiversity hotspot as it holds intact native forests and significant populations of endangered

In the lead-up to the Commonwealth Leaders’ Meeting (CHOGM) in Samoa this month, Pacific Ocean Commissioner Filimon Manoni asserts that Pacific Island countries and territories have not been “sitting on our laurels” when stewarding the health and protection of the region’s vast ocean and marine l

In partnership with NOAA, the Hawaiʻi Land Trust (HILT) is restoring ecosystems and reestablishing Native Hawaiian connections to the land on Waiheʻe Coastal Dunes and Wetlands Refuge on Maui.

An incredibly rare population of orcas with a unique pattern not seen anywhere else in the world has been described for the first time. The elusive pod is so rarely seen it's only been photographed once around its Pacific Island habitat.

Today’s Living Planet Report paints a sobering picture: wildlife populations across the world are in severe decline.  The causes are familiar to us – habitat loss, degradation, and unsustainable practices, particularly in food production.

As two ocean elders, a lifelong oceanographer and a Native Hawaiian cultural practitioner, we have a deep reverence for the ocean. But unprecedented commercial exploitation of our planet threatens the ocean and humanity.

An environmental assessment of the Tafitoala coast and lagoon found significant damages to the coral reef where the HMNZS Manawanui ran aground posing a threat to marine life. The finding is the initial report from the local Marine Pollution Advisory Committee (MPAC) charged wit

Invasive species continue to be a costly issue for all countries and particularly for island nations, and with increasing trade and movement of people between countries, the threat of new species arriving is increasing.

The critical role of Indigenous peoples in addressing the triple planetary crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, and plastic pollution was recognised at the inaugural Global Nature Positive Summit (GNPS) held in Sydney this week.

The African tulip tree (Spathodea campanulata) is recognised as one of the world’s 100 worst invasive alien species and ranks among the top 30 terrestrial invasive plants.