The Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) is pleased to welcome Lauren Shea as a new Researcher. Lauren brings extensive experience in marine science, field operations, and expedition leadership. PICRC welcomes new Researcher—Lauren Shea. Photo credit: PICRC Lauren holds a Master’s degree in Fisheries Economics from the University of British Columbia and a Bachelor’s degree […]
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Palau Marks Earth Month With Nationwide Cleanups, Tree Planting and Reef Restoration
Council of Chiefs joins national push with traditional stewardship efforts across 16 states KOROR, Palau (April 2026) — Palau has officially designated April as Earth Month, launching a nationwide campaign of environmental activities ahead of Earth Day on April 22. His Excellency Surangel S. Whipps Jr. issued Presidential Proclamation No. 26-424, recognizing the observance and […]
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Senate strips policy amendments from supplemental budget bill
FY 2022 Supplemental budget bill appropriating a $2.6 million grant to fund certain government operations was stripped of the riders that would amend the Palau National Marine Sanctuary Act. The bill passed the 2nd reading in the Senate and is pending the 3rd and final reading. President Whipps said this was unacceptable and, if passed […]
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PICRC Researcher Shirley Koshiba Attends IPCC Writing Workshop in Samoa
Ms. Shirley Koshiba, a researcher at the Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC), attended the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Pacific Writeshop on Climate, Ocean, and Climate Change Science, that was held in Apia, Samoa, from October 28 to 31, 2019. The purpose of the IPCC Writeshop is to spark more publications coming out […]
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Ngeruangel Marine Reserve has more and bigger fish, according to a new PICRC study
A new study released this month by researchers at Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) shows Ngeruangel Marine Reserve as an effective conservation area with high fish abundance and biomass. The PICRC research team was led by Marine Gouezo and include researchers E. Ikelau Otto, Randa Jonathan, Geory Mereb, Victor Nestor, Dawnette Olsudong, and Anna […]
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PICRC outreach staff utilize various hands-on and interactive activities to teach about clams to Airai’s Head Start class
Palau International Coral Reef Center’s (PICRC) outreach team was welcomed into Airai’s Head Start classroom on Monday, November 18, 2019, to deliver a lesson on clams. With a series of activities that included, sing along, storytelling, and coloring, students were able to learn about clams, their habitat, characteristics and importance within the marine ecosystem. Likewise, […]