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The US government has given more than $US5 million to fight invasive species in its overseas territories and states. The money will fund programmes that include exterminating the coconut rhinocerous beetle and invasive trees, as well as supporting coral farming.

The Navakavu Revitalisation Strategy 2018-2022 (NRS) is a local development strategy aligned to the SDGs and the Government of Fiji’s Development Plan 2017-2021.

A rarely-seen, deep-sea octopus put on a stunning show for researchers exploring portions of the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument.

A study in Germany suggests that people have reasonably good grasp of the science surrounding climate change, but occasionally overestimate their understanding...Respondents in survey couldn’t always tell climate facts from falsehoods — even when they were sure they were right.

Media personnel in Papua New Guinea now have a better understanding of the significance and value of tuna fisheries after three days of a fisheries-related media workshop...The workshop was an initiative between the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA), under the Pacific European Union Ma

Life under the sea is at risk. International targets for protecting biodiversity appear to be out of reach. By 2020, countries with a coastline must establish Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) to ensure the conservation of wildlife and flora.

SPREP would like to call for tenders from qualified and experienced legal consultants who can offer their services to conduct a legislative review and assessment.

Microplastic pollution is a threat to marine life and is found in the bodies of animals all along the food chain. Detecting microplastic pollution levels in the oceans is becoming increasingly important, in part so that sources can be found and vulnerable species protected if possible.

Palau's Organizing Committee for the Our Ocean 2020 is partnering with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) in the planning for the biggest regional conference the country is going to host...the Organizing Committee along with the UNOPS will also develop an official website

The National Environment Service has hit back at claims they told accommodation owners to throw rubbish back into the ocean.