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French Polynesia, in the South Pacific, made historic strides in conservation this year as it started to establish a massive marine park. Happy Eco News reported recently that the project was announced at the United Nations Ocean Conference in France earlier this year.

The Ocean Foundation and The Boyd Lyon Sea Turtle Fund seek applicants for the Boyd N. Lyon Scholarship, for the year 2026. This Scholarship was created in honor of the late Boyd N.

The call for applications to our 2026 Future Conservationist Awards is open. Applications must be submitted via the online application portal by January 9, 2026.

The Marine and Coastal Conservation Coordinator supports, manages, and advances conservation programs for The Nature Conservancy’s Marine and Coastal Program across Solomon Islands.

The position will provide technical and related support for a conservation-related program or project and work under the direction of senior technical staff to carry out day-to-day technical and field activities.

We’re launching the Global Youth Biodiversity Network – Pacific Chapter, and you’re invited to celebrate with us at our official launch webinar.

A lack of recovery of the marine ecosystem around the area of the  Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai (HTHH) volcano, surprised an international team of scientists who have been researching the area for several weeks.

“A healthy ocean sustains all life,” a guiding principle that continues to define Palau’s global leadership in marine conservation, was echoed this week as the nation celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Palau National Marine Sanctuary (PNMS).

Enrollment is now OPEN for our free 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲! The course will be offered from November 10 – December 12, 2025.

Invasive species remain a major threat to Pacific ecosystems, but regional efforts are gaining momentum through strengthened collaboration and strategic clarity.