Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) researcher Lincy Lee Marino has been awarded the prestigious Bill Raynor Micronesia Challenge (MC) Scholarship Fund. For the past three years, Ms. Marino has worked at PICRC as a researcher, where she contributes to Palau’s conservation efforts by conducting socioeconomic and ecological studies that inform policymakers, stakeholders and community […]
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PICRC prepares activities for World Oceans Day celebration
The Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) will be conducting several activities as part of the celebration of the World Oceans Day on Saturday, June 8. PICRC Chief Executive Director, Dr. Yimnang Golbuu, said that an ocean cleanup will be spearheaded by their office to commemorate the World Oceans Day, a global event aimed at […]
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PICRC begins surveying microplastics on Palau’s reefs
Left to right: PICRC Director of Administration, Mingrang Kloulechad; PICRC Researcher, Ikelau Otto; CMS Researcher, Vanessa N Bednarz; CMS Researcher, Eric Béraud; PICRC Researcher, Geory Mereb; and PICRC Director of Research, Geraldine Rengiil. Plastic pollution is no longer just a problem for populated coastal areas. Today, ocean currents have distributed plastic waste to even the most remote corners […]
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Move to delay PNMS implementation to impact international status: PICRC
Moves to delay the implementation of the Palau National Marine Sanctuary Act- the law that will close 80 percent of Palau’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) to commercial fishing will impact the nation’s international recognition as an eco- friendly destination. Dr. Yimnang Golbuu, CEO of Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) expressed concerns over the proposed legislation […]
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PICRC pays tribute to Palauan pioneers
LEFT: Ngiraklang Malsol Ngiraibuuch of Ngeremlengui. RIGHT: Former Senator Adalbert Eledui of Koror State. Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) paid tribute last night to two Palauan pioneers, Ngiraklang Malsol Ngiraibuuch of Ngeremlengui and former Senator Adalbert Eledui of Koror State for their traditional and contemporary knowledge that merged to build a strong foundation upon […]