By: L.N. Reklai NGATPANG, Palau – (August 12, 2026) – Ngatpang State has conveyed 404,369 square meters of reclaimed land, along with the immediate waters in front of its port known as Raelkelat, to the Palau Public Lands Authority for use by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Environment to develop fisheries and tourism infrastructure, […]
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Palau Pledge Dive Club: Staying Active beneath the Surface
On July 17, 2026, members of the Palau Pledge Dive Club gathered for a Summer Fun Dive Activity in the beautiful waters of Ngerchong. Supported by the NCD Grant Fund, which is designed to support community-led initiatives that directly helps the objectives of the 2025-2030 Strategic Plan for NCD Prevention and Control. The day began […]
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Palau’s Ocean Sanctuary Found to Be Active Tuna Nursery, Scientists Say
By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — Scientists from the Palau International Coral Reef Center brought microscopes, marine research and hands-on conservation education to the public Saturday during World Tuna Day, spotlighting the critical role the Palau National Marine Sanctuary plays in protecting one of the ocean’s most commercially vital fish. Visitors at the PICRC booth […]
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World Oceans Day Highlights Pacific’s Deep Connection to the Ocean
By: Ngeldei Tulop From Palau to Polynesia, Pacific Island nations marked World Oceans Day on Monday by emphasizing the importance of protecting marine resources as climate change and other environmental pressures continue to affect ocean ecosystems. For Pacific Island nations, the ocean serves as more than a source of food and economic activity. It is […]
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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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Why the BBNJ Agreement Matters to Every Palauan
For small island but big ocean states (BOS) like Palau, where the ocean is not just a resource but a way of life, decisions made in United Nations conference rooms in New York carry real consequences for our people, our livelihoods, and our future. Ratifying the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement is not just […]