By L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (Oct. 15, 2026) For the past three months, a thick, gray haze has hung over the islands of Palau. It has blocked our views of the ocean, darkened our skies, and left many asking what is going to clear our air. A detailed six-month record released by scientists at the […]
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Australia supports Palau effort to cull more than 2,200 crown-of-thorns starfish
KOROR, Palau — Sept. 23, 2026 — Australia has supported an urgent response to a crown-of-thorns starfish outbreak in Palau, helping local partners cull more than 2,200 starfish and strengthen the country’s capacity to respond to future outbreaks. The response followed a request from Palau for specialist assistance as crown-of-thorns starfish populations increased in several […]
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PICRC hosts international coral reef partners for Palau field visit
KOROR, Palau (Sept. 23, 2026) — The Palau International Coral Reef Center recently hosted representatives from the Great Barrier Reef Foundation, Australian Institute of Marine Science and Coral Reef Research Foundation for a field visit focused on coral restoration, marine conservation and research on Palau’s marine ecosystems. The Aug. 30 visit was held on the […]
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PICRC joins more than 40 other Global Organizations in support of Commitment to protect Climate-Resilient Coral Reefs
The Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) is proud to announce that they’ve joined more than 40 other global organizations and more than 20 governments in support of the world’s first global pledge to protect climate-resilient coral reefs. Officially called “Protecting Climate-Resilient Coral Reefs: A High-Level Global Commitment,” this pledge was launched by the Wildlife […]
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Palau launches first Pacific Reef Seeding Hub to strengthen coral resilience
KOROR, Palau (September 2, 2026) — “For Pacific Islands, coral reefs are the foundation of our cultures, livelihoods, and economies.” That message from Palau’s Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Environment Steven Victor highlighted the urgency behind the launch of the Palau Reef Seeding Hub, a new initiative designed to accelerate climate-resilient coral restoration in Palau […]
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CORAL REEFS AND A GLOBAL COMMITMENT: THE PACIFIC STANDS TOGETHER
Coral reefs are among the most precious resources in the Pacific. They feed families, protect coastlines from storms and waves, and hold cultural heritage. Yet these ecosystems face a growing threat from climate change and human pressures. Palau knows this intimately. Palau reefs are some of the most diverse and resilient in the world — […]