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Palau Bans Live Reef Fish Exports, Bars Company After Regulatory Breach

Biodiversity Conservation, Anamua: Treasures of the Pacific Environment

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Palau has banned the export of live reef fish to protect its marine resources and biodiversity. This action follows concerns over the ecological impact of such exports, including the depletion of key reef species. At least one company involved in live fish export has been barred from operating in the country. The move reflects growing efforts in the Pacific to regulate the live fish trade and prioritize sustainable fishing practices.

Palau Cracks Down on Live Reef Fish Exports, Bans Involved Company

Biodiversity Conservation, Anamua: Treasures of the Pacific Environment

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Palau, a Pacific Island nation, has taken a strong stance against the export of live reef fish, citing environmental concerns and threats to marine biodiversity. The government has banned at least one company found to be involved in this type of trade. This decision aligns with broader regional efforts to safeguard fragile reef ecosystems from over fishing and unsustainable commercial practices. The move signals growing regulatory oversight in the Pacific regarding marine conservation and the export of vulnerable marine species.

COSPPac Pacific Weekly Access-S Update - Wednesday 04 June 2025

SPREP Publications, Climate Science and Information

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Ocean Outlook, fortnight to 20 June: • Sea surface temperature (SST) forecasts more than 0.8°C above-normal are favoured in the following country Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZs): northern CNMI, northern RMI, most of PNG, western Solomon Is., most of Vanuatu, New Caledonia, central and southern Fiji, central and western Tonga, patches of southern French Polynesia, and central Pitcairn Islands. SST anomalies above 1.2°C are favoured in eastern PNG and New Caledonia. Elsewhere, SSTs are predicted to be near-normal.

Key UN Meetings on South Pacific Fish Stocks Conclude in New York

Biodiversity Conservation, Waste Management and Pollution Control, Anamua: Treasures of the Pacific Environment

Court, Caroline

Two significant meetings concerning the management and conservation of fish stocks in the South Pacific were recently held at the United Nations in New York. The discussions focused on implementing sustainable fishing practices, upholding international agreements like the UN Fish Stocks Agreement, and reinforcing cooperation among Pacific Island nations. The outcomes are expected to influence future policies and strengthen the region's capacity to protect its marine resources.

A mangrove story

Anamua: Treasures of the Pacific Environment

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Apis-Overhoff, Lucille

Dale, Hermanson

The importance of healthy mangroves to a Pacific island village is shared with a group of children by an elderly storyteller. His tale highlights the benefits and purposes of the mangroves, and the dangers that face them: pollution, over-use of resources, and destruction by greedy developers.

“The Bismarck Flying Fox: Unique Male Lactation and Memory Gland in a PNG Bat Species”

Biodiversity Conservation, Anamua: Treasures of the Pacific Environment

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Court, Caroline

"Bat species in PNG called the Bismak flying fox, amazing thing about this bat is the male bat produces memory gland and breastmilk" provides an intriguing insight into the reproductive biology of the Bismarck flying fox (Pteropus capistratus). This species is notable for the rare occurrence of male lactation, where male bats produce milk—a phenomenon observed in only a few mammal species. The article also touches upon environmental issues in the Pacific region, including debates over logging in the Solomon Islands and the impact of tourism in Bora Bora.

A National Environmental Management Strategy (NEMS) for Western Samoa (in Samoan)

Anamua: Treasures of the Pacific Environment

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The main environmental concerns for Samoa are depicted in this 15 minute video. Some of these are; the alarming rate of deforestation, freshwater supply, the degradation of reefs due to use of dynamite, coastal pollution resulting in further coral damage, continuing destruction of coastal mangroves, and the resulting decrease of fish stock in the lagoon. SPREP and the Environment Department have formulated a National Environmental Management Strategy; NEMS, which will identify policies to deal with these environmental problems. It is hoped that with the implementation of these policies, we can all continue to enjoy a cleaner and improved environment today and in the distant future.

A National Environmental Management Strategy (NEMS) for Kiribati

Anamua: Treasures of the Pacific Environment

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This video provides an overview of Kiribati's efforts to develop and implement a comprehensive plan addressing the nation's environmental challenges. Given Kiribati's vulnerability to climate change impacts, such as sea-level rise and coastal erosion, the strategy emphasizes sustainable development, conservation of natural resources, and active community participation. The video highlights the collaborative process involving local communities, governmental bodies, and international partners in formulating this strategy, aiming to ensure a resilient and sustainable future for the nation.

Special Report: First International Conference on the Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary Held in Auckland

Biodiversity Conservation, Anamua: Treasures of the Pacific Environment

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The inaugural International Conference on the Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary convened in Auckland, New Zealand, bringing together scientists and conservationists to address the extensive and tragic history of whale overexploitation in the Southern Hemisphere. Dr. Scott Baker from the University of Auckland emphasized the importance of viewing the sanctuary not only as a protective measure for whales but also as a means to enhance understanding of these marine mammals and the vast ecosystems they inhabit. The conference underscored the need for comprehensive conservation strategies to safeguard whale populations and their environments.

Forest Minister Tim Neville of PNG Pushes Logging Reforms; Basel Convention Bans Toxic Waste Exports

Biodiversity Conservation, Waste Management and Pollution Control, Anamua: Treasures of the Pacific Environment

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Court, Caroline

PNG Logging Reforms: At the Australian Forest and Timber Conference in Sydney, Papua New Guinea’s Forest Minister, Tim Neville, outlined a plan to phase out raw log exports by the year 2000 and shift toward domestic timber processing. He warned that current harvest levels exceeded the forests' regeneration capacity, fueling illegal practices and unsustainable growth. Basel Convention Outcome: During its latest meeting in Basel, the international Basel Convention issued a landmark ban on hazardous and toxic waste shipments from developed to developing nations—a victory lauded by Greenpeace as a major step for environmental justice. Context & Implications: Neville emphasized that unchecked logging had reached scam-like proportions, and stressed forests’ vital importance to PNG communities . Separately, the Basel decision clamps down on the transfer of environmentally harmful waste—a policy shift that supports cleaner waste management in countries like PNG.

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