Tuna help to map mercury pollution in the ocean
Whether as sushi, steak or tinned, tuna is one of the world’s most widely eaten saltwater fish, and yet it is known to contain toxic methylmercury, the most toxic form of mercury, which affects the nervous system, with foetuses and young children being…
The Fisher's Tales S2 - A little privacy please
This series aims at disseminating informative and educational toolkits amongst coastal communities from the Pacific region. The videos provide information on the habitat, nutrition and behaviour of key marine species, as well as advice on how to use…
Pacific fisheries leaders emphasise building resilience and strengthening recovery in fisheries
Varied in landmass, ocean space, culture and different levels of economic development, Pacific Island countries and territories (PICTs) are vastly diverse, yet uniquely similar in the challenges they face. The phrase “one size does not fit all” is a…
Ocean Science Fact: Climate change = Ocean change
The dark blue ocean absorbs up to 93% of the excess heat caused by climate change, protecting us from the worst impacts. The ocean regulates the climate and weather, and the Pacific, as the biggest ocean on earth, is a climate engine.
Traditional food production and food sharing practices help rural Pacific Island communities weather COVID-19 impacts, study finds
A newly published, seven-country study found that in rural Pacific Island communities that have maintained traditional practices around food production were better able to weather the initial impacts of COVID-19.
“From sago farming in Papua New Guinea to…
Using COVID-19 travel bans to precipitate a digital transition in coastal fisheries science
Collecting scientifically robust data to understand and sustainably manage coastal fisheries across the Pacific requires sustainable and well-designed scientific monitoring programmes – an outcome that has proven to be a difficult objective, given the…
Have you ever wondered what is the status of the tuna stocks in the western and central Pacific?
Have you ever wondered what is the status of the tuna stocks in the western and central Pacific?
There are four main tuna stocks found in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean (WCPO) - skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis), yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares…
The Fisher's Tales S2 - Limits: A golden rule
This series aims at disseminating informative and educational toolkits amongst coastal communities from the Pacific region. The videos provide information on the habitat, nutrition and behaviour of key marine species, as well as advice on how to use…
Ocean Science Fact: Mangrove and other blue carbon ecosystems can sequester 10 times more carbon than boreal, temperate or tropical forest
Although mangroves account for less than 2% of marine environments, they carry out 10 to 15% of global carbon burial. Mangroves are carbon-absorbing machines that absorb carbon dioxide when growing and sink carbon to the seafloor when dead…