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Gummy squirrel (“Psychropotes longicauda”) at 5100 m depth on abyssal sediments in the western CCZ. This animal is ~60 cm long (including tail), with red feeding palps (or “lips”) visibly extended from its anterior end (right).

Scientists discover dozens of new species in Pacific


10-Aug-2022

Thirty new marine species have been discovered by an English and Hawaiian scientific expedition i

ISA

ISA launches pioneering new report on the status of women scientists from LDCs, LLDCs and SIDS in deep-sea research


9-Aug-2022

The International Seabed Authority (ISA) launched a pioneering report, “Empowering Women from LDC

Girl from Cusco with alpaca - Peru

Tapping into indigenous knowledge to protect nature


8-Aug-2022

In the Peruvian city of Ayacucho, the indigenous Quechua people have a tradition known as chi

Henry Puna

Statement by Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Henry Puna on the UNGA resolution recognising the Universal Right to a Clean, Healthy and Sustainable Environment


8-Aug-2022

I join the chorus of international support for the landmark resolution recognising the right to a

NBI Course

5-week Free Training Course on NBI


7-Aug-2022

The NBI Global Resource Centre is now offering a free online training course about NBI fo

TOML Scholarship

Four undergraduate degree scholarship opportunities with Tonga Offshore Mining Ltd.


7-Aug-2022

Applications are now open for four (4) undergraduate scholarship opportunities for candidates fro

Mines minister Tovosia

Tovosia: We will be careful in handling deep-sea mining


5-Aug-2022

The Solomon Island Government will be very careful in handling the issue of deep-sea mining in th

Pacific Elders voice

Pacific Elders’ Voice statement in support of Vanuatu-led initiative seeking ICJ Advisory opinion on Climate Change


5-Aug-2022

The Pacific Elders’ Voice (PEV) congratulates the Pacific Island Forum Leaders for their endorsem

EMG cook Island training

Cook Islands National Environment Service Keeps Informed


5-Aug-2022

The Cook Islands National Environment Service has strengthened its foundation for informed decisi