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Category: Data Science
1 in 4 bat species in Pacific Islands threatened with extinction
By Charlie Tañala An estimated 25% of the 191 existing bat species in the Pacific islands region are threatened with extinction, according to data compiled by researchers who joined the…
So now will you listen? A Pacific perspective on the IPCC report
The Climate Report may come as a surprise to many, but for the people of the Pacific, these are our lived realities. Cyclones, droughts and floods are a part of our lives. Cyclone warnings are our normal, preparation and recovery come natural to us, because on an island, disasters are so normalized that we take it in our stride as our economies a crippled momentarily while we get back on our feet.
Two Samoas hit with extreme temperatures
American Samoa and the Independent State of Samoa are both experiencing historically high number of ‘hot days’ this decade according to the latest report by the Pacific Islands Climate Regional…
Pacific Scientists publish first sighting of pygmy sperm whale in Fiji
Scientists and Researchers from the University of the South Pacific (USP), published the first record of a sighting pygmy sperm whale in Fiji in the Journal of the Australian Mammal Society earlier this year. PhD Candidates Rufino Varea, Kelly Brown, and Jasha Dehm along with Research Fellow Dr. Brain Stockwell and Aquaculture Lecturer Dr. Chinthaka Hewavitharane utilized social media in the historical.
Photos by Brian Stockwell]
Data needs to be translated to alleviate burden on Pacific island policymakers
The intense focus on data technology, data sharing and data science in the Pacific islands as of late has promised a myriad of benefits for island Governments through evidence based…
Cook Islands State of Environment Report Endorsed by Cabinet
The Cook Islands State of Environment Report (SoE) 2018 was officially approved by Cabinet on 6 March, 2020. The report updates the 1993 baseline with the latest findings supported by scientific data from…
Tonga launches State of Environment Report
The Government of Tonga today launched their State of Environment Report during the commemoration of World Environment Day. Hon. Prime Minister Dr Pohiva Tu’ionetoa and Hon. Frederica Tuita Filipe launched…