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Conservation International Pacific has expressed its concerns about the high-levels of deforestation in the country which is affecting biodiversity in certain areas.

The Lau Seascape has the potential to set the narrative for the Fijian government to test its goals in achieving the National Oceans Policy, which states that by 2030 Fiji would like to have 100 per cent management of its economic exclusive zone and 50 per cent of marine protected area.

Japan will soon begin releasing treated radioactive water into the ocean following approval from the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog for a controversial plan that comes 12 years after the Fukushima nuclear meltdown.

Drilling for minerals in the deep sea could begin soon, as the regulatory body moves to finalise rules and could start considering mining applications this month.

A study found that Fijian communities engaged in the country’s locally managed marine areas network, known as FLMMA, exhibited strengths in the mechanisms believed to advance conservation efforts, such as community participation in decision-making and financial support.

In Samoa the number of species of plants and animals considered at risk of extinction has grown from 76 in 2009 to 118 in 2020, said the Samoa Conservation Society (SCS) as they celebrated their 10th anniversary on Saturday night.

A small team of zoologists, eco-scientists and biologists at Aarhus University, in Denmark, reports that slowing down cargo ships when they move through vulnerable areas could reduce their negative impact on marine life.

A study suggests that approximately 79% of Earth’s remaining natural vegetation should be protected to meet the international goals set by the United Nations on climate, biodiversity and development.

Last week saw the commemoration of World Hydrography Day 2023, a global event dedicated to raising awareness about the crucial field of hydrography and its role in supporting the sustainable use of our oceans.

A new international study has found that amphibians and reptiles inhabiting the world's nature reserves, or Protected Areas (PAs), will be better protected against climate change than species found outside these areas, but are still likely to be harmed.