On the occasion of the 4th anniversary of the passage of the Palau National Marine Sanctuary (PNMS) Act, the Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) is holding a contest to translate “Palau National Marine Sanctuary” into Palauan. This contest is open to people of all ages, and individuals living both in and outside of Palau. […]
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Stanford Professor Robert B. Dunbar donates to PICRC
Partnership, in particular long-term partnership, is one of the key factors that contribute to the success of the Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC). PICRC was honored to receive a personal donation of $1,500 from one of its longtime partners, Dr. Robert B. Dunbar, a professor of Earth Science at the Stanford School of Earth, […]
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PMA students visit the PICRC for a mangrove exploration lesson
The Communications and Outreach Office at the Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) welcomed eight students and two teachers from Palau Mission Academy (PMA) to its facilities on October 9. As part of a Marine Biology Elective Class, the purpose of the visit was for students to explore mangrove ecosystems. Starting the lesson with review […]
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PICRC awarded with a 326,000 USD grant to support implementation of PNMS
The Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) on Tuesday, August 13, 2019, was awarded with a 326,000 USD grant from Oceans 5—a sponsored project of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (RPA)—to support Phase 2 of the project titled The First Nationwide Marine Sanctuary in Palau. In addition to supporting PICRC in the administration, education and outreach of […]
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P.I.E. Printing donates to 2020 Arts and Tides Calendar
Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) received on September 24, 2019 a donation from P.I.E. Printing to the 2020 Arts and Tides Calendar. Mr. James Da-Chuan Ku, general manager, presented the check of $1,000 on behalf of P.I.E., and remarked on both the importance of the calendar, and the quality of the artwork presented in […]
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PICRC researcher presents results of fish studies at 26th Mechesil Belau Conference
Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) was invited to present at the 26th Mechesil Belau Conference on Wednesday, September 18, 2019. During the annual gathering, the matriarchs of Palau discuss relevant issues covering everything from health, to education, to the environment, and especially, the preservation of Palauan culture. PICRC researcher, Ms. Lincy Lee Marino, gave […]