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On World Ocean Day, The Islands Of Tahiti Show That Conservation And Tourism Go Hand In Hand

June 12, 2026 by Isaac Rounds

As I snorkeled in the turquoise lagoon off the island of Tahiti in French Polynesia, I marveled at the colorful swirl of life before me. A pair of eagle rays glided past. An immense ball of bait attracted jacks, barracuda and reeftip sharks.

Fiji - New push to protect biodiversity

June 12, 2026 by Isaac Rounds

Fiji’s biodiversity is facing rising pressure from climate change, pollution and invasive species. This, according to the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change. It warns that stronger protection is needed to secure the country’s future.

Biodiversity Fellowships for Journalists to Cover the UN Biodiversity Conference (UNCBD COP17) in Yerevan, Armenia

June 11, 2026 by Isaac Rounds

To ensure that the CBD COP receives rich and diverse coverage worldwide—particularly in countries most impacted by its outcomes—Internews’ Earth Journalism Network (EJN), in partnership with NABU through the SYMBIOTIC Project and the Biodiversity Media Initiative, is launching a fellowship progra

Request for Proposals Developing Future Ocean Stewards

June 11, 2026 by Isaac Rounds

The National Geographic Society aims to invest in ocean literacy by funding projects that focus on community-based projects that help people form strong emotional bonds with the ocean and develop or deepen a sense of ocean identity through immersive learning experiences.

Papua New Guinea - Founder continues conservation efforts

June 11, 2026 by Isaac Rounds

The fiunder of the Tree Kangaroo Conservation Programme (TKCP) in Yus local level government (LLG) of Kabwum in Morobe, Dr Lisa Dabek, was impressed with new developments at the recent 30th anniversary celebration of the programme in Lae.

Cook Islands -Protecting our ocean for future generations

June 11, 2026 by Isaac Rounds

As the world marks World Oceans Day, Pacific Island countries are being reminded of somehing they have always known: the ocean is at the heart of life in the Pacific.

Insurers won't rule out fossil gas expansion across Coral Triangle

June 11, 2026 by Isaac Rounds

The Coral Triangle – the vast marine region spanning Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, and Timor-Leste – is often called the Amazon of the Sea.

'Our mission as Oceanians': French Polynesia to protect more ocean

June 11, 2026 by Isaac Rounds

French Polynesia has announced it will expand the size of its fully shielded natural reserves inside what is already the world's largest marine protected area in the far South Pacific.

Consultant Opportunity - Freshwater Biodiversity and Integrated Watershed Management

June 10, 2026 by Isaac Rounds

The SAMBIO Project is a five-year initiative supported by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and implemented by Conservation International.

Consultant Opportunity - Management Plan Development Consultancy

June 10, 2026 by Isaac Rounds

The SAMBIO Project is a five-year initiative supported by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and implemented by Conservation International.

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