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The world’s coral reefs are in the midst of an ecological crisis. These vital ecosystems, home to a quarter of all marine species and a lifeline for more than a billion people, are under unprecedented threat.

In a significant milestone for biodiversity and community resilience in Tonga, invasive rat and feral pig populations have been removed from the uninhabited islets of Kelefesia and Tonumea in the Ha’apai Group.

DOMAVOLA Company Limited, a logging company, has decided not to proceed with operations in the rainforest on Vangunu, Marovo, Western Province.

On the Tetiaroa atoll, the green turtle nesting season continues. Since October, the Te mana o te moana association has recorded more than 300 turtle tracks, identified 17 females and reports that nearly 1,500 baby turtles have reached the ocean.

In Tahiti, around fifteen representatives of the State, the Country, but also of organizations such as Ifrecor went into the water at 6:45 this Saturday morning to observe the synchronized spawning of corals.

The Government of the Republic of Palau and the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on January 17, 2025, establishing hosting arrangements for the Office of the Pacific Ocean Commissioner (OPOC) in Palau.

The Cook Islands Biodiversity and Ethnobiology Database recently added 338 new species, including four new intertidal air-breathing limpets, the Erythrina Borer moth not recorded in 90 years, and a mysterious moth never seen before, writes Gerald McCormack of the Cook Islands Natural Heritage Tru

The successful  breeding of the Raggiana Bird of Paradise at Port Moresby marks a significant conservation milestone for the institution.  It is the second occasion of the Nature Park with typical breeding of the species.

From birds to plants, invasive rats have wreaked havoc on island ecosystems worldwide, and the Cook Islands are no exception.

Niue, also known as the Rock of Polynesia, is one of the tiniest island states in the world. It takes a mere two hours to drive around it, giving views of its rugged limestone cliffs and occasional sandy coves.