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Pacific Ocean life at risk from noisy deep-sea mining
Noise pollution from deep-sea mining carries an invisible risk for sea life, warn researchers, urging greater transparency ...
Hurricane season is off to a fast start — at least in the Pacific Ocean
The first hurricane in the Pacific doesn’t typically arrive until the last week of June. Three have been named so far this ...
Deep-sea creature — with feather-like body — is new ocean species. Take a look
Sticking out of the wood and flowing in the water were two “unusual,” feather-like creatures attached to the rotting material ...
At U.N. Conference, Countries Inch Toward Ocean Protection Goal
More than 20 new marine protected areas in coastal waters were announced at the third U.N. ocean conference this week.
China Sends Two Aircraft Carriers Into Pacific Ocean in a First
Japan said it observed two Chinese aircraft carriers and supporting warships operating simultaneously near remote Japanese ...
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Pacific island nations launch plan for world’s first Indigenous-led ocean reserve
The governments of the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu have announced their commitment to create a massive multinational ...
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Melanesian leaders announce new Pacific Ocean reserve at UN Ocean Conference
Nia Tero CEO 'Aulani Wilhelm said that the intention to establish the new preserve was "giving voice to the hope of all ...
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Africa: Pacific Leaders Call for Bold Climate Action in Ocean Conference
"There is no climate action without ocean action," President Hilda Heine of the Marshall Islands told reporters, as she and ...
China Sends Two Aircraft Carriers Into the Pacific for the First Time
By sending warships beyond Japan, the Chinese Navy is demonstrating its ability to project sea and air power far past its ...
Australia to boost aerial surveillance of Pacific for illegal fishing fleets
Australia plans to significantly boost surveillance of Pacific Islands territorial waters, spending A$477 million ($310.72 ...