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Vaka Moana: A Safe Pacific Ocean
Register now to our virtual lab on a Safe Pacific Ocean to learn more about the four pillars of early warning systems and maritime safety in the region.
Speakers from different Pacific island countries will share their experiences from recent weather…
Meet Jérome Aucan, Head of the Pacific Community Centre for Ocean Science (PCCOS)
What is PCCOS? Why is ocean science important? What does PCCOS hope to achieve? These are the questions answered by Jerome Aucan, Head of PCCOS.
Ocean Science Fact: 3.7 km its the average ocean depth
Credit: Tracey Jennings / Ocean Image Bank
How deep is the ocean? It is hard to imagine but, on average, the Ocean is 3,688 meters deep! There is so much unknown down there!
A conversation with Elian Bangtor, a Pacific Early Career Ocean Professional from Vanuatu
Photo Credit: Matt Curnock / Ocean Image Bank
Ocean Science Fact: Half the oxygen you breathe comes from the Ocean
Credit: Kimberly Jeffries / Ocean Image Bank
It is estimated that between 50-80% of the oxygen production on Earth comes from the Ocean. Most of it is generated by plankton, algae, drifting plants, and some bacteria.
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Vaka Moana - A healthy and resilient Pacific Ocean
The objective of this event is to showcase the variety of activities that the Pacific (SPC, partners and members) carries out in support of increasing the understanding, protection, and marine ecosystems, such as:
Showcasing Pacific Science on the Global Stage
Photo ©SPC
This week the representatives from the Pacific Community (SPC) will join over 5000 ocean specialists from across the globe for the 2022 Ocean Sciences Meeting. Held every 2 years, the gathering is one of the largest and most significant events…
Open Data for Good Governance
Registrations are open for our 3-part Open Data for Good Governance data analysis and dissemination webinars.
March 3, 10 & 17 (9-12 New Caledonia time) Learn more about the benefits and importance of Open Data, data analysis and dissemination.
Ocean Science Fact: The largest recorded blue whale is 33 meters long
Photo Credit: Jeff Hester / Ocean Image Bank
Our ocean teems with life ranging from the blue whale — the biggest animal on Earth — to tiny microbes. The largest recorded blue whale is 33.58 meters length, the height of an 11-story building.
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