Giants of paradise: The unsung heroes of tourism
THEY have been swimming in our Blue Pacific Ocean for generations, their invisible highways quietly sustaining life, culture and economies. Today, these blue corridors are more than ecological pathways; they have become
Guardians of the valley: Restoring ecosystems in Kouaoua
A COMMUNITY-DRIVEN environmental initiative is underway in Kouaoua, New Caledonia, aimed at mitigating the
Naidiri Marine Biodiversity Park: A Small Village Making a Big Impact
On a quiet afternoon in 2009, after a game of touch rugby, Manoa Duwai sat down to eat. In front of him was a bowl of rice and cup of
SSC to review monument fishing, false killer whale science and Kona crab limits at March meeting
From monument fishing regulations to false killer whale science and Hawai‘i fishery catch limits, the Western Pacific Regional
Unlocking Blue Pacific Prosperity: Regional partners advance ocean governance and sustainable futures
SUVA, Fiji–“The Pacific Ocean is central to the region’s livelihoods, cultures, and future.” These words from Dr Filimon Manoni, Pacific Ocean Commissioner, captured the sentiments expressed across two weeks of
Leaders want global investment in oceans
PACIFIC leaders have called for stronger global investment in ocean sustainability after a gathering of more than 150 government,
Waqainabete-Tuisese assumes role at IUCN Oceania
THE International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has now appointed Susana Lomani Waqainabete-Tuisese as its new Regional
Fiji wins first place at Barcelona OceanLove awards
FIJI has won the top prize at the OceanLove Innovation Award 2025 through an indigenous youth-led
SPC launches first cryopreservation Lab in the Pacific region
THE Pacific Community (SPC) has marked a major milestone for agricultural biodiversity with the opening of the region’s first Cryopreservation Plant Genetic Laboratory
Ocean defender calls for scaling up Pacific stewardship
AT the close of the 5th Pacific Human Rights Film Festival in Suva, the screening of Oceans with David Attenborough sparked a vital conversation on the urgent need to protect our
People centre of ocean conference
THE second Pacific Islands Ocean Conference (PIOC) opened on September 29 at the Heritage Park Hotel, drawing traditional knowledge holders, scientists, and ocean professionals from across the
Spanish ships break Pacific laws
EARLY in March 2024, two crew of a Spanish longliner at the door of the Fiji-based Human Dignity Group (HDG) after three months at
Ocean partnership
THE British High Commission in Fiji has joined forces with Conservation International and the Office of the Pacific Ocean Commissioner (OPOC) to launch the Sustainable Blue Pacific
SSC to Review Fisheries Data and Management Strategies
The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council’s Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) will meet Dec. 12-13, 2024, to address key issues affecting fisheries management in the Pacific Islands. Electronic