New Ocean Acidification Training Hub launched to tackle growing threat
Pacific Islands scientists during an ocean acidification training workshop in Suva, Fiji
Image credit: The Ocean Foundation
A new Suva-based Regional Ocean Acidification Training Hub launched today will combat ocean acidification and its effects…
Ocean Acidification Week: The ocean has become 30% more acidic over the last 250 years
As part of the Ocean Acidification Week (13-17 Sept), the Pacific Community Centre for Ocean Science (PCCOS) is highlight facts, research, and initiatives on ocean acidification.
Do you know what is ocean acidification?
Today starts the Ocean Acidification Week (13-17 Sept). Throughout the week, the Pacific Community Centre for Ocean Science (PCCOS) will highlight facts, research, and initiatives on ocean acidification.
Predicted Ocean Virtual Lab - Vaka Moana
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Hello from the Pacific tuna taggers!
Photo credit: SPC/Chris Stoehr
By Giulia Anderson
SPC scientist, on board of the Gutsy Lady 4
Napo'opo'o native, Giulia Anderson, is SPC fisheries molecular geneticist embarked on the 2021 6-week research expedition to monitor the health of world’s…
Food security, climate financing and community-based fisheries are key concerns for Pacific fisheries ministers
Photo credit: Elodie Van Lierde
Last week, the Pacific Regional Fisheries Ministers Meeting took place online addressing regional priorities for the Pacific’s coastal fisheries, aquaculture and marine sectors. The gathering included fisheries ministers…
The on-board diary of Pacific Tuna taggers : the first days
Image: Preparation of fishing lures
My name is Giulia, I’m a fish molecular geneticist, working at the Pacific Community and this is my second time onboard the Pacific tropical tuna tag cruise to monitor the health of the region’s stocks. Last year, I…
Study: Warming Waters Threaten Tuna-Dependent Economies in the Pacific
(Photo credit: ISSF_Jeff Muir)
Climate change is driving tuna further to the east, threatening the economic security of several small island nations