By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — A new nationwide study shows that a strong majority of Palauans continue to support the Palau National Marine Sanctuary (PNMS), viewing it as key to protecting marine resources and ensuring food security for future generations, though gaps in awareness and access to affordable pelagic fish remain challenges. The Palau […]
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Former PICRC Intern accepted to UH Mānoa Marine Biology Graduate Program
Ms. Alexi Meltel, a former Palau International Coral reef Center (PICRC) intern, has been accepted to the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa (UH Mānoa) Marine Biology Graduate Program for Fall 2020. Her master’s thesis advisor is Professor Robert Richmond, who is the director of UH’s Kewalo Marine Laboratory and also a member of the Board […]
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Ngaraard and Ngeremlengui dominate the 2021 Arts & Tides Calendar Contest
Ngaraard and Ngeremlengui Elementary Schools had the highest number of winners of the 2021 Arts and Tides Calendar Contest, with 5 students from each school. Ngaraard had the highest percentage of participation with 79% of students submitting artwork. Ngeremlengui had 36% of students submit artwork. On May 25 and 26, Palau International Coral Reef Center […]
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Donors continue to support conservation through art
During these uncertain times, several companies continue to donate to the Palau International Coral Reef Center’s (PICRC) Arts and Tides Calendar; a community-based program that was launched 19 years ago with the purpose of raising environmental awareness through student artwork. PICRC truly appreciates, and encourages, the contribution of all sponsors of the Calendar, especially those […]
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PICRC announces the winners of the 2021 Arts and Tides Calendar
Despite the many challenges that COVID-19 has brought to our community, the Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) was able to successfully organize the 2021 Arts and Tides Calendar contest. Jomil Garcia from Palau High School was awarded Overall Winner. Besides receiving a cash prize of $100 and a free copy of the Calendar, Jomil’s […]
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PICRC holds its first-ever online judging for the 2021 Arts and Tides Calendar
COVID-19 has brought about many challenges for businesses and individuals all over the world. After taking precautionary measures and closing its doors to the general public, the Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) had to find creative ways to continue its outreach efforts. The Arts and Tides Calendar is a community-based program that started 19 […]