Oceania humpback whale recovery plan discussion paper [presented at] Second meeting of the signatories, Auckland, New Zealand, 26-29 July 2009

In 2008, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) reviewed the conservation status of cetacean populations worldwide. As a consequence of this review, the Oceania population of humpback whales has been re-classified from Threatened to Endangered. This is in recognition that, although humpback whales in many parts of the world are showing encouraging signs of recovery from whaling, most of the small breeding populations in the South Pacific remain at extremely low levels and some remain vulnerable to extinction.

Pacific Islands Regional Plan of Action for Sharks : guidance for Pacific Island Countries and Territories on the Conservation and Management of Sharks

Regional cooperation and responses are common across the PICTs. SPREP already has in place regional action plans for marine turtles, dugongs, and whales and dolphins. In addition, the Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA), comprising 17 Pacific States, has a proven track record in cooperation on fisheries management issues including the longstanding Nauru Agreement and the current development of a regional monitoring, control and surveillance (MCS) strategy.

Rebuilding marine life

Sustainable development Goal 14 of the United Nations aims to "conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development". Achieving this goal will require rebuilding the marine life-support system that deliver the many benefits that society receives from a healthy ocean. Here we document the recovery of marine population, habitats and ecosystems following past conservation interventions. Mitigating the major pressures like climate change could help in achieving structure and functional marine life by 2050.

Report of the annual meeting of the South Pacific whale research consortium, 9th February - 12th February 2009, Auckland, New Zealand

Members of the South Pacific Whale Research Consortium met at the University of Auckland from 8-12 February, 2009 to discuss (i) the results of fieldwork and analysis conducted during 2008 and, (ii) conservation initiatives in the region. As with previous synoptic surveys dating back to the austral winter of 1999, surveys of humpback whales were conducted to collect genetic samples, individual identification photographs and song recordings in the four primary regions: New Caledonia, Tonga (Vava’u), Cook Islands and French Polynesia (Moorea).

Petition to list the Giant Manta Ray (Manta birostris), Reef Manta Ray (Manta alfredi) and Caribbean Manta Ray (Manta c.f. birostris) as an endangered, or alternatively as a threatened, species pursuant to the Endangered Species Act and for the Concurrent Designation of Critical Habitat

Petitioner Defenders of Wildlife (“Defenders”) is dedicated to the protection of all native animals and plants in their natural communities. With more than 1.2 million members, supporters, and activists, Defenders is a leading advocate for the protection of threatened and endangered species. Defenders’ 2013-2023 Strategic Plan identifies sharks and other elasmobranchs as one of several categories of key species whose conservation is a priority for our organization’s workOnline onlyCall Number: [EL]Physical Description: 143p. : ill. (col.)

Could COVID-19 help to protect the Pacific's fisheries?

In mist of the COVID-19 pandemic, less fishing boats have been seen on the ocean. This enforces break in fishing, pressure will clearly benefit the snapper population as it is the most popular table fish for both commercial and amateur fishers for northern North Island in New Zealand. Much have been said about the potential benefits for wildlife from the COVID-19 global epidemic; some of the endangered species have come out of hiding and are seen in some cities in countries that on the lockdown eg.

Oceania Humpback Whale Recovery Plan : Final draft June 2011

Oceania’s humpback whales are of global conservation concern having recently been re‐
classified from “Threatened” to “Endangered” by the International Union for the Conservation
of Nature (IUCN). Although humpback whales in many parts of the world are showing
encouraging signs of recovery from past exploitation, the small breeding populations in the
South Pacific Islands region remain vulnerable to extinction.Online only|References from 38-43Call Number: [EL]Physical Description: 47p. : maps, tables

Convention of migratory species : Third meeting of the signatories to the memorandum of understanding for the conservation of cetaceans and their habitats in the Pacific Islands Region

A report on the convention on migratory species for the conservation of cetaceans and their habitats in the Pacific Islands regionAvailable onlineCall Number: [EL]Physical Description: 24 p.