By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — The visit of Micronesian marine biologist Dr. Nicole Yamase to the Palau International Coral Reef Center highlighted the important connection between science, culture and the Pacific communities that depend on the ocean. Micronesian marine biologist Dr. Nicole Yamase to the Palau International Coral Reef Center for a screening of […]
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Marshall Islands stresses community role in ocean protection
PORT MORESBY, 13 MAY 2026 (POST COURIER) — The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) has told the Melanesian Oceans Summit that conservation must be rooted in communities and guided by traditional knowledge. Speaking on behalf of President Dr Hilda Heine, the Special Envoy said lessons from the Micronesian challenge show that protected areas are […]