The Palau National Marine Sanctuary (PNMS) maybe critical in adapting to the impacts of climate change, according to a recent report by Palau International Coral Reef Center and the Stanford Center for Ocean Solutions. The the report, launched last week, noted “total fisheries catch potential within the Western-Pacific Region will likely decrease by 25 percent […]
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Winners of PNCC photo and phone book cover contest announced
Palau National Communications Corporation (PNCC) announced the winners of the photo and phone book cover contests held recently as part of its 37th Anniversary celebration. The theme of the 2020-2021 Phone Book cover contest was “Palau’s Scenic Ocean Beauty” and many artistic and inspiring entries were received. Thanks to her high-quality portrayal of the ocean’s […]
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Stakeholders meet for ocean talks
A one-day conference was held at the Ngarachamayong Cultural Center yesterday, August 29, to discuss the status of the oceans and its resources and the initiatives taken to protect them. The dialogue which was themed “Allow the Ocean to Sustain Us” was attended by personnel from different organizations that are involved in ocean and environment […]
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PICRC addresses ocean acidification impacts and mitigation strategies
PICRC addresses ocean acidification impacts and mitigation strategies Globally, the ocean absorbs nearly one-third of total carbon emissions released into the atmosphere. Unfortunately, since the industrial revolution, this process of carbon sequestration has drastically altered ocean chemistry. By the turn of the century, ocean acidity is expected to increase 150% over pre-industrial levels. A paper […]
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Palau’s initiative to ban “reef-toxic” sunscreens awes Okinawan social entrepreneur
A social entrepreneur from the island of Okinawa in Japan has been impressed by Palau’s initiative to become the first nation to ban “reef-toxic” sunscreens that it prompted her to come and visit Palau three days after she had learned about the news. Yukino Goya, a young Japanese social entrepreneur residing in Okinawa, said that […]