By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — The visit of Micronesian marine biologist Dr. Nicole Yamase to the Palau International Coral Reef Center highlighted the important connection between science, culture and the Pacific communities that depend on the ocean. Micronesian marine biologist Dr. Nicole Yamase to the Palau International Coral Reef Center for a screening of […]
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High Seas Treaty faces biodiversity knowledge gap as most deep-sea species remain unnamed
By Sanjeshni Kumar SUVA, 13 AUGUST 2026 (PACNEWS)—A landmark treaty to protect biodiversity on the high seas has entered into force, but scientists warn that much of the deep-sea life it seeks to conserve remains unknown. The Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement, which entered into force earlier this year after being ratified by more […]
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PICRC Leads Regional Coral Monitoring Workshop in Kosrae
The Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) recently expanded its role as a regional leader in marine science by facilitating a specialized introduction and training workshop on ReefCloud in Kosrae, FSM. The workshop that was held from April 20 to April 24, 2026, marked the first time this training was delivered to Micronesian participants by […]
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PICRC Collaborates on Study on Satellite-Measured Temperatures in Palau’s Reefs
Ocean heat waves driven by climate change pose a serious threat to coral reef health worldwide, causing coral bleaching and mortality events in many regions. Given the economic, ecological, and cultural importance of these marine ecosystems, significant research efforts are underway to better understand, predict, and mitigate the impacts of climate change on coral reefs. […]