by Isaac Rounds

Birds-of-paradise are known for their bright and colourful plumage, but it turns out they are even more dazzling than previously thought.

by Isaac Rounds

On January 9, 2025, the Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) hosted the final Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) meeting for their ‘Project for Enhancement of Integrated Management of Coastal Ecosystem in Palau for Strengthening Their

by Isaac Rounds

On February 5, the Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) officially handed over the comprehensive “Mangrove Guidebook, Okeburs er a Belau” to Palau Community College (PCC).

by Isaac Rounds

The ecosystems of the Pacific are essential to the region’s environmental health, economic sustainability, and cultural heritage.

by Isaac Rounds

Fiji’s coral reefs, renowned for their biodiversity and economic importance, are facing an unprecedented crisis due to climate change and human activities.

by Isaac Rounds

The Ministry of Justice’s Division of Maritime Security and Fish and Wildlife Protection (DMSFWP) has acquired two high-tech drones to bolster surveillance and enforcement within the Palau National Marine Sanctuary, aiming to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

by Isaac Rounds

A group from the University of California is working with Cook Islands marine biologist and chairperson for the environmental NGO, Kōrero o te `Ōrau, Dr Teina Rongo, to discover how corals around Rarotonga respond to high temperatures.

by Isaac Rounds

As innovative technology starts to rev up around the globe so does innovative tech for the electric car (EV) industry.

by Isaac Rounds

Scientists engaging in active habitat restoration often lack guidance and training on how to justly engage with the communities that rely on these ecosystems.

by Isaac Rounds

Protecting Guam's rich cultural heritage from our lands and oceans to the unique flora and fauna, now rests in the hands of 11 dedicated individuals.  Sworn in Thursday morning, they are the pioneers of Guam's Inaugural Conservation Officer Apprenticeship program.

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