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 […]
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Professional Development Workshop Brings Deep-Sea Science to Palau’s Middle and High School Classrooms
From March 31 to April 1, the Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC), in collaboration with educators from NOAA Ocean Exploration and Palau’s Ministry of Education, successfully conducted a two-day professional development workshop for 27 school teachers across Palau. Although the focus was on middle and high school teachers, the workshop attracted a much wider […]
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EXPLAINER: Court Case Over Forfeiture of Indonesian Fishing Vessel Amid EEZ Dispute
Supreme Court case tests fisheries laws, UNCLOS limits, and unresolved Palau–Indonesia maritime boundary A high-stakes maritime forfeiture battle is unfolding in the Palau Supreme Court over the Indonesian-flagged fishing vessel F/V Sinar Arindo‑6, testing the reach of Palau’s fisheries laws, the limits of international maritime boundaries, and the obligations of small states under global treaties. […]