The Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) relies on the continued support of its partners and donors to advance scientific research, conservation, and public awareness of Palau’s marine ecosystems. In appreciation of their valuable contributions and to provide a closer look at the impact of their support, the Center recently hosted a snorkeling tour where […]
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PICRC Celebrates Earth Day with Educational Coral Restoration Activities
International Earth Day, marked on April 22, is an annual event dedicated to raising awareness about global environmental issues, such as the climate crisis and biodiversity loss, and calling the public to take action to protect our planet. Students from Meyuns Elementary School listen attentively to the instructor at the Palau Pacific Resort Luuk Nature […]
Students Lead Reef Restoration Effort in Palau, Planting Clams and Monitoring Crown-of-Thorns
Earth Month event highlights youth role in protecting Marine Protected Areas By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau (April 18, 2026) — Nineteen students from Meyuns Elementary School helped boost local reef resilience Friday, planting six reef stars and 19 clams while monitoring for Crown‑of‑Thorns Starfish during a scaled‑back Earth Month event. The activity, held after the […]
