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The role – the Project Adviser (KiriLEAD) will lead in-country project planning, coordination, implementation and reporting; lead in-country management of project funds and grants in line with SPC Guidelines; provide technical advice and capacity building in support of MWYSSA (NGO Division) and r

The role – The Legal Officer (Coastal Fisheries and Aquaculture) will provide support to strengthen the enabling legal frameworks for effective coastal fisheries and aquaculture management and enhanced compliance in Pacific Islands.

The Republic of Marshall Island’s (RMI) Ministry of Natural Resources and Commerce (MoNRC) has recently released the leucaena psyllid (Heteropsylla cubana), a tiny but mighty leaf-feeding insect, that naturally only targets leucaena (Leucaena leucocephala) which is highly invasi

Sharks Pacific Policy Director Bubba Cook says the biggest obstacle facing the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) is clear — distant water fishing nations with the most to gain from keeping the high seas opaque.

A recent scientific expedition led by Pristine Seas has provided crucial data to support locally-driven marine conservation efforts near Manus Province, Papua New Guinea.

The E/V Nautilus has completed a 21-day research cruise across priority deep-sea areas of the Cook Islands’ Marae Moana and wrapped up its portside engagements in Rarotonga before departing our shores.  From October 1 to 21, 2025, a Cook Islands delegation sailed alongside the U.S.

Senckenberg offers fellowships to highly motivated and talented early career scientists (doctoral candidates and postdoctoral researchers) from the Global South (Ext. Link: List of countries belonging to the Global South).

The government’s work to expand and protect key natural areas was the focus of a steering committee meeting for the Safeguarding Marine and Terrestrial Biodiversity Project.

The Pacific Community (SPC) organised a gathering of key project stakeholders, training providers, and members of the Industry Advisory Committee (IAC) and Stakeholder Endorsement Committee (SEC) to develop a Micro Qualification (MQ) for two programs: (1) Develop a Marine Spatial Plan and (2) Con

Earth Sciences New Zealand and SPC are supporting the Floating University (2026 Voyage), an incredible initiative giving students the chance to gain real-world experience, access cutting-edge equipment, and learn directly from experts on board.