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Species of the gobiid fish genus Redigobius are found throughout the Indo-west Pacific in estuarine and fresh waters, usually close to tidal influence. They are sometimes abundant and several species have entered the aquarium trade.

One of the most important aspects of botany is the identification of plant species. There is a need in many fields of science to know the name of a plant upon which the scientist of layman is working.

The purpose of this report is to provide Wan Smolbag Theatre's (WSB) Vanua-Tai Turtle monitors network and partners with a summary of tagging and nesting information that has been submitted to SPREP for incorporation into the regional turtle research and monitoring database system (TREDS)

This book aims to introduce readers to some significant areas of ‘modernisation inspired’ legal changes or challenges that are currently being faced by Pacific island countries. These challenges are largely arising because of tensions between the legal,political and social systems introduced by various colonial powers and the legal,political and social systems of indigenous cultures. It may seem that indigenous cultures are becoming obsolete, a piece of tradition that, increasingly, belongs in the past. From such a viewpoint introduced systems must ultimately prevail in order that Pacific island nations are able to ‘progress’ and to participate in the global economy.Such a picture, though, rests on a static concept of culture which fails to realise that cultures adapt to change and that the meeting of different cultures is a catalyst for change in all of them. Throughout the Pacific these different systems are currently struggling to find ways to co-exist, to adjust to and accommodate each other. The aim of this struggle is to realise systems that are both reflective of culture and allow for participation in the modern global environment

Sound science is fundamental to our understanding of the consequences of biodiversity loss. It also has potential to be a powerful incentive for conservation action. But only of you understand what it says, and only ie you care about what it means.