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THE Division of Fish and Wildlife is seeking public input for the 2025-2035 Statewide Wildlife Action Plan, wildlife biologist and conservation planner Dacia Wiitala said.  The Wildlife Action Plan identifies the CNMI’s priority conservation actions for a 10-year period, she added.

A new study will launch to examine the health of reef systems in marine protected areas in Papua New Guinea.

The University of the South Pacific (USP) is proud to announce the launch of the new USP Centre for Sustainable Futures, a central hub for climate change research and collaboration.

Last May, a team from the Polynesian Ornithological Society (SOP Manu) went to meet the Tūtururū.

The impacts of the triple planetary crises of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution is evident in every aspect of life in Tuvalu.

Building upon lessons learnt from each other when it comes to integrating climate change considerations into Environmental Impact Assessments was at the core of a regional webinar that saw over 60 virtual participants engage in meaningful discussions to grow our Pacific expertise.

The Pacific Regional Invasive Species Management Support Service (PRISMSS) and the New Zealand Department of Conservation (DOC) have launched new ‘Battler’ invasive animal suppression resources and an online training video. 

Researchers from the Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) are currently undertaking a pilot study at a fish aggregating device (FAD) to assess whether different moon phases influence the diversity and abundance of fish species.

In a grand celebration of World Mangrove Day, approximately 130 5th and 6th grade students from elementary schools across Palau participated in an immersive field trip to explore and learn about the vital mangrove ecosystems.

The Te mana o te moana association, dedicated to the preservation of green turtles, has published the results of the nesting season in Tetiaroa. A year described as “exceptional”, with nearly 35,000 baby turtles born and 219 nesting's observed during nighttime surveys.