In 2019, the Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) was charged with the mission of conducting research and monitoring the Palau National Marine Sanctuary (PNMS). In 2020, one of the first components of that research has begun: a socio-economic study to determine the potential benefits of the PNMS for local Palauans and track them over […]
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Palau National Marine Sanctuary: What do the presidential candidates think?
Palau‘s much-praised marine protected area, which took effect Jan. 1, 2020, is one of the important policies of the nation. We asked the four candidates seeking the presidential seat what they think about it and what will be the future of the marine sanctuary. Raynold Oilouch: “What was supposed to be done, was not done fast […]
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PITI suspends fishing in Palau, blames PNMS for exit
Palau International Traders Corporation (PITI), which has been operating in Palau for years is blaming the newly implemented Palau National Marine Sanctuary (PNMS) for forcing the company to temporarily suspend its fishing activities and lay off workers. In a press statement PITI said that the PNMS has reduced the size of the area where they […]
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Tkerbai Junior wins the PNMS Translation contest with “Euotelel a klingil a debel Belau”
Out of the 135 entries submitted to the Palau National Marine Sanctuary (PNMS) Translation Contest, Ms. Tkerbai Junior, a 6th grade student from Koror Elementary School, won with her translation, “Euotelel a klingil a debel Belau”. In her explanation, Ms. Junior expressed that we are not only protecting and conserving the life in the ocean […]
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PNMS’s fourth Anniversary celebrated at PICRC
A celebration of the 4th Anniversary of the Palau National Marine Sanctuary (PNMS) was held at Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) on Monday, October 28. the PNMS Act was signed into law on October 28, 2015. The celebration included a lecture by Paddling Palau, the awarding of several contests, and the screening of the […]
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Export of fish caught within 20% of PNMS recommended
A proposal amending the Palau National Marine Sanctuary Act(PNMS) to allow long-line fishing within the 20% Domestic Fishing Zone was introduced in the Senate, OEK this April. According to bill findings, restrictions placed on the designated Domestic Fishing Zone of the PNMS Act are over burdensome and do not help the main objectives of PNMS […]