EnvironmentDawn ceremony marks anti-nuclear legacy of Rainbow Warrior Forty years after the bombing of the Rainbow Warrior, the ship is remembered as a symbol of Pacific solidarity against nuclear testing. Khalia StrongThu, 10 Jul
Pacific RegionFrom tuna to treaty: Pacific powers push ocean agendaPacific leaders urge stronger frameworks for 2028 UN Ocean Conference after calls for global recognition of marine efforts.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 04 Jul
Environment • TuvaluFrom reef ruins to science inspiration: Marine mission in Tuvalu concludesAs coral health declines across Tuvalu, researchers say education and conservation offer hope, after a national survey and youth science day reach new depths.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uTue, 01 Jul
Environment • VanuatuVanuatu leads charge for world’s largest Indigenous-led marine reserve at UN summitThe initiative will cover over six million square kilometres and aims to protect ocean biodiversity.'Alakihihifo VailalaTue, 17 Jun
Environment • FijiUN Oceans Summit: Fiji mobilising resources to protect vital marine ecosystems, says govtAs the Pacific grapples with inequities in financing ocean conservation, leaders unite to advocate for more robust international support and ensure the health of the world’s oceans.Elenoa TuragaiviuFri, 13 Jun
Environment • FijiFlood-proof gardens feed and empower communities in FijiRaised garden beds are offering food security and climate protection to flood-prone communities, with women leading the charge.Khalia StrongTue, 10 Jun
Pacific Region • TuvaluTuvalu’s coral reefs under stress, yet signs of life offer hopeAs coral cover declines, researchers reveal healthy marine life below the surface, raising optimism for recovery and long-term protection.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 05 Jun
Pacific Region • Cook IslandsCook Islands youth demand transparency in seabed mining talksHelena Keenan-Williams says the government’s lack of genuine consultation highlights the need for inclusive dialogue that engages young people.Khalia StrongThu, 05 Jun
Pacific Region • Tuvalu • Tuvalu • RotumaExpedition into Tuvalu’s deep waters reveal signs of ocean healthNational Geographic’s early Tuvalu expedition shows flourishing biodiversity, from endangered sharks to vibrant reef life across its islands.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 29 May
Pacific Region • Tuvalu • Fiji • Vanuatu • Rotuma‘Absolutely amazing’: When science meets storytelling in Tuvalu’s first deep ocean surveyAs researchers explore Tuvalu’s seafloor, they are uncovering vital information about the island’s culture and history.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 23 May