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Pacific Year of the Whale Campaign to launch in 2016

19 September 2015, Apia, Samoa - The Pacific islands are uniting to strengthen Whale Conservation through a specially designed campaign that starts next year. Pacific island governments and partners c... More detail

Protecting the marine and coastal environment in the Pacific...

While plagiarism may be a sincere form of flattery, this may not be the case for the False Kava (Piper auritum).This fast growing invasive shrub, looks and feels like the Ava plant which is renowned throughout the Pacific region.

Invasive Species Strategy and Action Plans in Micronesia

The Republic of the Marshall Islands and the Federated States of Micronesia are in the final stages of completing their National Invasive Species Strategy and Action Plans.Creating a strategy and prio... More detail

Tuvalu joins the battle against invasive species

The nine islands of Tuvalu have joined forces with the rest of the Pacific islands to fight invasive species to protect their environment, communities and economic aspirations.A three day workshop coo... More detail

Eradicating rats on small islands in the Pacific

The complete removal or eradication of rats from small islands and atolls was the focus for several Pacific island countries recently at a seven day practical training workshop.The most common rat spe... More detail

The Pacific mourns the loss of an Ocean Champion

With the ongoing work we undertake at SPREP to protect our marine biodiversity and oceans, we end this week remembering the Aliki Faipule Foua Toloa, the former Ulu of Tokelau who passed away last mon... More detail

Successful end to 18th Pacific Islands Roundtable for Nature...

Pacific coral reef managers return from amazing learning exp...

SPREP Side Event highlights collaboration and coordination f...