Pacific

Pacific tuna on the move – Expert Q+A

Expert Q&A | Published: 20 February 2025

As the world’s oceans continue to warm, tuna stocks in the Pacific are expected to head east: away from local […]

Large earthquake strikes Vanuatu – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 17 December 202406 January 2025

A large magnitude shallow earthquake has caused strong shaking and fatalities from widespread destruction in Vanuatu. The quake struck 37km […]

Final negotiations for a global plastics treaty – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 27 November 202427 November 2024

Negotiators around the world are convening in Busan, South Korea this week for the final round of negotiations to end plastic pollution. […]

Major Pacific climate report launched at COP29 – Media Briefing

Expert Q&A | Published: 12 November 202430 October 2025

The largest Pacific climate adaptation study is being launched by NZ and Pacific researchers, right as the COP29 global climate conference officially opens. The […]

Manawanui cleanup resumes – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 01 November 202401 November 2024

The next step in clearing the Manawanui wreck from a reef in Sāmoa is to remove the fuel from the sunken […]

Commonwealth Ocean Declaration – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 29 October 202430 October 2024

Commonwealth nations including Aotearoa and Pacific Island states have adopted the Apia Commonwealth Ocean Declaration. The declaration includes commitments to increasing marine […]

Reef damage and small oil leaks from Manawanui wreck – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 10 October 202430 October 2024

Samoa’s Marine Pollution Advisory Committee (MPAC) has confirmed that the capsized HMNZS Manawanui is leaking residual oil from three locations. The oil leakage is […]