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s the world negotiates the future of life in the oceans beyond national borders, small island developing states are making their voices heard.

Throughout history, stories from oceanic expeditions, such as those led by National Geographic Explorers at Large Sylvia Earle and Bob Ballard, have left people with a sense of adventure and, most importantly, urgency for protecting our blue planet.

Are you a high school student or undergraduate with a passion for science and exploration? Our Rising Explorer Grant program provides funding to help you turn your scientific ideas into real-world field research.

Previously known as “The Exploration Fund Grant,” The Pathfinder Grant is designed to support graduate and post-graduate students, as well as early-career scientists, in pursuing transformative field research.

WWF-Pacific is seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional to lead our new Western Seascape Programme in the Solomon Islands. This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact for people and nature in one of the most biodiverse regions of the world.

Cultural Survival is pleased to announce the 2026 Call for Proposals for the Indigenous Youth Fellowship program. This initiative aims to strengthen cultural identity and enhance leadership skills among Indigenous youth.

The Blue Nature Alliance is currently partnering in a portfolio of eleven sites in the Pacific Region.

“Leaving the great Victoria Falls, I carry with me a sense of hope…. Our journey to protect wetlands does not end here but will continue into our communities and shared determination for survival.”

More than a hundred Pacific government officials, partners, donors and stakeholders are gathering in Apia, Samoa, next week to discuss strategic issues pertaining to the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP), and its work to ensure a resilient Pacific environment

The whale shark — a shark, not a whale — is the largest fish in the world, roughly the length of a city bus. Whale sharks (Rhincodon typus), which live in warm seas, are known as majestic creatures.