The Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Sheldon Salvador as the Center’s new Security Officer. Sheldon Salvador, PICRC Security Officer Mr. Salvador brings valuable experience to the role, having previously served as a Security Officer at Palau Shipping and as a warehouse worker at WCTC. A resident […]
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Palau International Coral Reef Center Welcomes Marine Researcher Emily Gambino
The Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) is pleased to welcome Emily Gambino, from France, as the newest member of its research team. Photo_Palau International Coral Reef Center Welcomes Marine Researcher Emily Gambino. Photo credit: PICRC Emily joins PICRC with a strong academic and professional background in marine science, bringing experience from Europe, the Caribbean, […]
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PICRC Brings Education Carnival and Community Meetings to the Outlying States of Peleliu, Angaur and Kayangel
After hosting its largest Education Carnival to date in January—bringing together nearly 1,000 students from 14 elementary schools across Koror and Babeldaob—the Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) traveled to Peleliu, Angaur, and Kayangel to bring this interactive marine science learning experience to their schools. Through these visits, the Center successfully reached every elementary school […]
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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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Angaur students embrace marine science through PICRC outreach program
By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — Students at Angaur Elementary School demonstrated strong enthusiasm for marine conservation and scientific research during a recent education outreach program hosted by the Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC), highlighting growing interest among youth in protecting Palau’s marine environment. PICRC said students actively participated in the center’s final Education […]
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Palau Participates in 51st U.S. Coral Reef Task Force Meeting, Strengthening International Collaborations and Reef Resilience
The Republic of Palau participated in the 51st U.S. Coral Reef Task Force (USCRTF) Meeting, held from April 28 to May 5, 2026, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Palau’s delegation included Geraldine Rengiil, Palau’s Point of Contact to the USCRTF; Adeeshia Tellei of the Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC); and Dr. Robert Richmond, Advisor […]