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The continued commitment from the private sector has given a much needed boost to the marine environment protection program that’s being run by the Mamanuca Environment Society (MES). Click on the link below to read the full article. 

...partially protected MPAs can be easier to designate than no-take areas. The partial protection indicates to resource users that socioeconomic and conservation objectives have been balanced. Click on the link below to read the full article. 

An agreement to promote sustainable management and sound ocean governance in the Pacific Region was signed on 5 September. Click on the link below to read the full article. 

During its weekly meeting of Tuesday, 14 August, the government of New Caledonia adopted three decrees relating to the Natural Park of the Coral Sea. Click on the link below to read the full press kit.

The first significant steps towards legally protecting the high seas are to take place at the UN in New York. Click on the link below to read the full article. 

...the Pacific island nation of New Caledonia recently announced increased protection measures for the coral ecosystems off its coast. Click on the link below to read the full article. 

The Fisheries Ministry is looking at declaring more marine protected areas around the country. The ministry’s Principal Fisheries Officer, Richard Veeran says some of Fiji’s wide range coastal fishery resources has become over-exploited over the years.

As human activities increasingly threaten biodiversity, areas devoid of intense human impacts are vital refugia. Click on the link below to access the full article.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) announces approval of a marine conservation plan (MCP) for American Samoa. Click on the link below for further details.

The Pacific Island is home to one of the world’s most pristine coral reefs, boasting more than 9,300 marine species. Click on the link below to read the full article.