On Tuesday, October 18, 2016, Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) Chief Aquarist, Asap Bukurrou, gave a presentation during the Belau Tourism Association (BTA) monthly general membership meeting. Mr. Bukurrou’s presentation focused on the assessment and status of the maml and kemedukl population in Palau since their closure in 2006. [restrict] Palau instituted a complete […]
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PICRC Researcher attends Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network meeting in Hawaii
The Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network (GCRMN) is an operational network organized under the International Coral Reef Initiative to strengthen the availability of scientific data and information on coral reefs status. A 3-days workshop was organized by the French research institute IRCP (Institute for coral reefs in the Pacific) and funded by UNEP to write […]
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PICRC shows appreciation to Delegate Kyota
On Monday, October 17, 2016, in a simple presentation, the staff of Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) presented a framed photo to Delegate Frank Kyota as a token of their appreciation for his constant support to the Center since its establishment. [restrict] Also present at this special meeting, were the Chief Executive Officer, […]
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Diana Irorou Rechucher Wins Essay Contest of OSCA Day
Contributed photos from Palau Conservation Society The people of Ngardmau state celebrated its 5th Annual OSCA Day (Ongedechuul System of Conservation Areas) on October 10, 2016. Celebrations were on the grounds of OSCA Office with students, guests and residents gathered together honoring this day. Activities included prayer for blessings, speeches, display and voting for entries […]
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PICRC surveys confirm Palau escaped the 2016 global coral bleaching event that devastated Australia, Hawaii and other places around the world
Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) researchers have been conducting coral reef monitoring (CRM) surveys since 2001. The surveys this year indicates that there are no significant bleaching of Palau’s corals. This is great news for Palau since there were predictions earlier by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) that Palau had over 90% […]
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Be a rising star at the International Night Market
The Palau Visitors Authority is pleased to announce that there will be an International Night Market this Friday, October 14th, from 5-9pm at Ernguul Central Park. [restrict] This night market, you could be the rising star on the Open Microphone. From 5-6pm, you can sing, chant, or tell a story to the growing crowd. Also […]