In commemoration of Earth Day and to address the issue of the fires that have caused damage to the environment, the Earth Day Committee has banded together to plant trees at Ngatpang and Ngchesar state. Some of the agencies that participated in the activity include: Palau Conservation Society, Environmental Quality Protection Board, Ngatpang State Government, […]
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First Pelagic Fish Cookout Challenge hosted
In celebration of Earth Week 2019, the Palau National Marine Sanctuary Office along with The Nature Conservancy and Palau Community College (PCC) hosted the first Pelagic Fish Cookout Challenge on Wednesday last week. This was in partnership with the Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment, and Tourism (MNRET); the Ministry of Community and Cultural Affairs (MCCA); […]
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Coral Spawning Night at Palau Aquarium
In honor of Earth Day, Palau International Coral Reef Center hosted a Wine and Cheese and Coral Spawning Night at the Palau Aquarium on Monday last week. James Guest and Dr. Adriana Humanes from New Castle University gave lectures on the importance of coral reproduction and restoration. Although unfortunately, no corals spawned but the evening […]
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Students collect cigarette under Palau Pledge Challenge
The students collected cigarette butts under the 2019 Palau Pledge Challenge. This event was hosted by Friends of Palau National Marine Sanctuary (FRIENDS) and the Palau National Marine Sanctuary (PNMS). There were students from 14 schools t hat took part in the challenge. The total weight of cigarette butts submitted was 145 lbs. The Palau […]
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Remengesau declares National Earth Week
President Tommy Remengesau Jr. has declared 18th to 26th of April as National Earth Week for the Republic of Palau in observance of Earth Day 2019. Earth Day that started in the United States in the 1970. Every year 22nd of April is recognized as Earth Day around the world highlighting the urgent need to […]