A new international study suggests that atolls, the ring-shaped coral reef ecosystems scattered across the Pacific and Indian oceans, represent one of the world’s largest coral reef networks yet remain underrecognized in global conservation planning. Published in Frontiers in Marine Science, the study found that 309 Indo-Pacific atolls contain more than 27,000 square kilometers of […]
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ODA Press Tour Showcases Japan-Supported Development Projects Across Palau
By Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — Journalists and community participants joined the Embassy of Japan’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) Press Tour on Oct. 21, 2026, visiting several development initiatives across the country focused on health, judicial infrastructure, and public works maintenance. Media visited the wheelchair lifts at the Judiciary that provide access to persons with […]
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Taiwan NCHU’s Veterinarian visit Palau to strengthen Bilateral Cooperation and Youth Global Engagement
Date: October 18, 2026 Taiwan and Palau enjoy longstanding diplomatic ties and a close partnership, with continued cooperation in healthcare, education, and human resource development. Following a well-received veterinary outreach mission in 2025, the “StrayLOHAS” University Social Responsibility (USR) Project of National Chung Hsing University (NCHU) was once again invited to Palau in October 2026. […]
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Australia supports specialist healthcare in Palau
20 October 2026 A visiting team from the Royal Australian College of Surgeons (RACS) provided specialist care at Belau National Hospital (BNH), working alongside local health professionals to support patients and share clinical expertise. Focusing on urogynaecology, the RACS team provided specialist consultations and surgery in collaboration with BNH doctors, nurses and hospital staff, while […]
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PICRC Strengthens Palau’s Capacity to Respond to Crown-of-Thorns Starfish Threats Through Australia Partnership
The Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) recently coordinated a two-week Crown-of-Thorns Starfish (COTS) Control Training to strengthen Palau’s capacity to monitor and respond to COTS threats and protect its coral reefs. The training was led by visiting experts from the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) in Australia, including PICRC’s Board Member Dr. […]
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Ngaraard State’s Second batch of Sea Cucumber Release Effectively Improves Resource Levels.
The Taiwan Technical Mission (TTM), the Bureau of Fisheries (BOF, under the MAFE) and the Ngaraard State Government collaborated in 2024 to promote sea cucumber cage aquaculture and regeneration. Following the release of the first batch of 400 fattened sea cucumbers last year (2025), a second batch of 570 fattened sea cucumbers was released today […]