By 2050, Palau is predicted to lose 25% of its fisheries catch potential due to climate change alone. The unrelenting demand for fish, joined by the threats of a changing climate and continually advancing technology, require more sophisticated and effective conservation measures. For Palau, this means that, in addition to ensuring community and leadership support […]
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PHS Student, Maya Moros, experiences a day working at PICRC
The Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) welcomed Palau High School (PHS) student, Ms. Maya Moros, into its facilities on Wednesday, October 23. Ms. Moros visited the Center as part of the Job Shadow Activity offered by PHS. The purpose of this program was for students to experience a typical day working at their career […]
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MOH hosts Antimicrobial Resistance Workshop
The Ministry of Health (MOH) hosted an Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Workshop at the Kedarm Conference Room of the Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) on Monday, October 21, 2019 and Tuesday, October 22, 2019. The two-day workshop focused on the development of a national action plan for combating antimicrobial resistance in Palau. Participants of the […]
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Contest to translate Palau National Marine Sanctuary into Palauan
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 […]