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The Republic of Korea-Paci c Islands Climate Prediction Services project (ROK-PI CLIPS) seeked to provide nationallytailored seasonal climate prediction information and build the prediction capacity of the PICTs. This project was funded by the Government of Korea through the Pacific Island Forum Secretariat (PIFS) and was implemented by the APEC Climate Center (APCC) and the Secretariat of the Paci c Regional Environment Program (SPREP).

MSc and PhD in Maritime Affairs taught in Malmó - World Maritime University (WMU) Academic Handbook

Mangrove ecosystems are defined by the presence of woody shrubs and trees growing below the high tide level, and generally extending down to the mid-tide level. They nay comprise a variety of plane species and Support a diverse and varied fauna. Above tide level the fauna is essentially terrestrial, which below tide level it is coastal and marine, such of the flora and fauna is highly adapted Co the mangrove environment and docs not occur elsewhere but species migrate or wander into adjacent ecosystem. A number of the coastal fish and cruscaccans may migrate between the mangroves and offshore zone ac some stage during their cycle

In 2000, Pacific Islands Handbook Of International Marine Pollution Conventions was Published by the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP), in conjunction with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO). This handbook was compiled under the auspices of the Pacific Ocean Pollution Prevention Programme (PACPOL).

Vast areas of the globe's coastal zone have experienced significant declines in ecosystem health. Deteriorating water quality, loss and alteration of vital habitats, and reduced populations of fish and shellfish are some of the major changes recorded. Establishing and running an effective assessment program is a complex process that necessitates strategic collaboration and partnerships between many individuals and agencies. This book was written to make the process of running a coastal assessment program easier and the outcomes more effective. It provides a step-by-step approach from data collection and information management to synthesis and application and draws on the knowledge of a variety of coastal scientists and managers.

Climate change is one of the biggest issues facing the world today. Those in the Pacific see its effects with increasing regularity. There are king tides contaminating fresh water supplies, coral bleaching destroying the natural beauty and impacting the environmental appeal for tourists, and there are more frequent severe weather events such as cyclones.