The Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) has enlisted the help of Palau Conservation Society (PCS) to establish a working group that will take actions to develop a comprehensive communication strategy for the Palau National Marine Sanctuary (PNMS). The PNMS was established in 2015 with the intention to be a collaborative effort between government, civil […]
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PICRC researchers complete field work on grouper aggregation research
Last month in April, Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) researchers completed the field work for the grouper aggregation study in several sites around Koror and Ngarchelong. The purpose of the research, led by PICRC researcher Lincy Lee Marino, is to understand the relationship between fishing pressure and its impact on three different grouper species […]
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Palau Aquarium focuses on new displays and general maintenance while closed to the public
On March 29, 2020, Palau International Coral Reef Center closed its doors to all visitors, including partners, collaborators, and guests, as a preventive measure against COVID-19. Even though the Center’s facilities are closed to the public until May 31st, operations continue. In order to offer a better experience, the Palau Aquarium has taken advantage of […]
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PICRC receives generous donation from Atalanta Sosnoff
On April 21, the Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) received a generous donation of $2,200 from Mr. Kamani Kuala’au, on behalf of Atalanta Sosnoff Capital Corporation. The generous donation will help support the Center’s operations, in particular research and educational efforts. Founded in 1981, Atalanta Sosnoff is a corporation based in New York dedicated […]
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Aquarists at the Palau Aquarium participate in coral spawning research
Palau Aquarium aquarists, Harrison Umang, McGee Mereb, and Trinity Misech, joined Coral Assist researchers in conducting research during the April full moon coral spawning event in Palau. Coral spawning, the process by which corals reproduce, is a critical phenomenon for the persistence of reefs in Palau and all over the world’s oceans. Joint work between […]
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PICRC research helps provide recommendations for Fish Aggregating Device site selection while improving our understanding of yellowfin tuna biology.
In late 2016, Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) launched a long-term study meant to improve the productivity and efficiency of local fisheries within the Palau National Marine Sanctuary (PNMS). With Fisheries Biologist Dr. Alexander Filous at the lead of the project, PICRC is studying yellowfin tuna migration patterns to help manage their fishery. Given […]