Three out of thirty-five of the world’s most diverse ecosystems are housed in the Pacific region. However, the ecological structure … More
Category: Maritime Boundaries
Palau’s coral reefs: A jewel of the ocean
Scientists at the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation (KSLOF) have released their findings on the state of coral reefs … More
Deep-sea mining stirs up debate in the Pacific
A new report published last month by the Deep Sea Mining Campaign has raised significant concerns about the prospect of … More
Sovereignty of islands at risk due to oceans and climate – IPCC Report
APIA: The Special Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate (SROCC) released last week by the Intergovernmental … More
Five Things you should know about the Forum Fisheries Agency
The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) is celebrating its 40th year of existence this year. Based out of Honiara in … More
Samoa could be liable for illegally flagged Iranian vessel
APIA : The presence of Iranian vessel MEHRI II – which was last reported as flying a Samoan flag may … More
Pacific island leaders renew shipping emissions battle
Sam Chambers [SPLASH247]: Nine leaders of climate crisis-threatened islands in the Pacific have signed the Nadi Bay Declaration, urging for … More