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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Nearly 40,000 Coral Juveniles Produced at PICRC to Support Reef Restoration
Rising ocean temperatures, the intensification of typhoons, and other climate change-related impacts are placing coral reefs under increasing stress, leading to large-scale bleaching events and coral mortality worldwide. Palau’s reefs represent a particular case, as they have generally fared better against these global threats than reefs in many other parts of the world. Nevertheless, some […]
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As Seas Change, Palau Charts Course for Future Generations
By: Ngeldei Tulop KOROR, Palau (Island Times) — For a nation spread across hundreds of islands and surrounded by one of the world’s largest marine territories, the challenges facing Palau extend far beyond its shores. Those challenges — rising waters, shifting fish stocks and growing pressure on coastal environments — formed the backdrop Tuesday as […]
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New study examines biology of longnose emperor in Palau
The Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) has published a new study on the biology of the longnose emperor (Lethrinus olivaceus; melangmud) in the scientific journal PeerJ. The full paper can be found here: https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.21247. The study helps scientists better understand how this important reef fish grows, ages, and reproduces in Palau’s waters. Information like […]
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Palau pushes blue economy at Melanesia Ocean Summit
PORT MORESBY, 13 MAY 2026 (POST COURIER) — Palau’s Special Envoy of the President, Steven Victor, told the Melanesia Ocean Summit underway in Port Moresby that Pacific nations must harness ocean resources to drive prosperity, stressing that conservation must go hand‑in‑hand with economic growth. “It is about financing our transition to a sustainable blue economy […]
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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 […]