The Pacific Community Centre for Ocean Science (PCCOS) Brochure
Ocean Science Fact: Some sharks living today were born in the 1600s
Some shark species can live very long lives. The Greenland shark, which lives in the Artic, has the longest known lifespan of all vertebrate species. It can live for over 400 years, and potentially much longer.
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Ocean Science Fact: Not all fish are cold-blooded
Did you know that not all fish are cold-blooded?
The opah, or moonfish, is the only known warm-blooded fish on Earth. Recent studies shown that the opah circulates heated blood throughout its body, giving it a competitive advantage in the cold ocean…
Ocean Science Fact: 99% of reef-building corals are at threat due to global warming
Some habitat-forming coastal ecosystems including many coral reefs, and seagrass meadows, will undergo irreversible phase shifts due to marine heatwaves with global warming levels >1.5°C.
Source: IPCC Report
Protecting our ocean
The health of our oceans is bound to the health of people and our planet. We urgently need action to reverse the downward spiral.
The Blue Climate Summit takes place from May 14 to May 20, 2022 in French Polynesia.This global convening of 250+ carefully…
Opening Remarks by Dr. Stuart Minchin, Director-General of the Pacific Community at the Blue Climate Summit
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Opening Remarks by
Dr. Stuart Minchin, Director-General of the Pacific Community
Blue Climate Summit
French Polynesia
RNZ: The Director-General of the Pacific Community says accessing climate finance remains a challenge in the Pacific
Stat of the week: 1.97 million km2 of the Cook Islands Exclusive Economic Zone are covered by marine protected areas
Did you know? 1.97 million km2 of the Cook Islands Exclusive Economic Zone are covered by marine protected areas.
Ocean Science Fact: Fish catch in parts of the Pacific are expected to decline by at least half by 2100.
Climate change is expected to have disastrous impacts on island food security and food systems. Most Pacific Island Countries could experience ≥ 50% declines in maximum fish catch potential by 2100 relative to 1980–2000.