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Published on November 6, 2025 - 22:03 GMT

New Study Reveals Ocean Hotspots Critical for Protecting Tuna and Other Migratory Fish

New research highlights the importance of large-scale Marine Protected Areas designed to encompass critical ocean hotspots. BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA, November 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Scientists have discovered that even highly migratory …

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Published on August 1, 2025 - 18:31 GMT

Honouring a Legacy: US$1M Fund Launched to Clean Up Fishing Vessels in Suva Harbour and Protect Fiji’s Ocean Future

SUVA, FIJI, August 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Captain Johnathan Smith Fund has launched to safely remove derelict fishing vessels from Suva Harbour, in honour of Captain Smith’s enduring commitment to ocean stewardship. This effort aims to restore …

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Published on July 29, 2025 - 18:00 GMT

Waitt Institute Founder Meets with Minister of Environment and Climate Change to Advance Comprehensive Ocean Management

Discussions focus on the launch of Blue Prosperity Fiji Taskforce, derelict fishing vessel cleanup efforts, and Marine Spatial Planning regulations. SUVA, FIJI, July 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, the Government of Fiji and the Waitt Institute …

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Published on June 13, 2025 - 10:50 GMT

Samoa Legally Protects 30% and Sustainably Manages 100% of its Ocean

Samoa becomes one of the first Pacific nations to legally protect 30% of its ocean, ahead of the 2025 UN Ocean Conference. APIA, CA, UNITED STATES, June 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Samoa became one of the first Pacific Island nations to adopt a …

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Published on September 9, 2024 - 18:28 GMT

Sautu Voyage - Historic Voyage by Uto ni Yalo Highlights Resilience and Ocean Protection

After nearly a week at sea, the Uto ni Yalo (UNY) arrived in Tonga for the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM53). SUVA, FIJI, September 9, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- After nearly a week at sea, the Uto ni Yalo (UNY) arrived in Tonga for …

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Published on August 16, 2024 - 20:07 GMT

Sautu Voyage - The Uto ni Yalo's Call for Ocean Protection and Pacific Solidarity

The Uto ni Yalo (UNY) is embarking on an international voyage on Sunday from Fiji to Tonga — voyaging as an Ambassador of Pacific goodwill to the PIFLM53. SUVA, FIJI, August 16, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- After nearly a decade, the Uto ni Yalo (UNY) is …

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Published on April 24, 2024 - 16:42 GMT

Commonwealth Countries Strategized Collective Action On 30% Marine Protection By 2030

Commonwealth countries united to strategize collective action towards 30% marine protection by the year 2030. PAPHOS, CYPRUS, April 24, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Commonwealth countries united to strategize collective action towards 30% marine …

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Published on April 16, 2024 - 17:05 GMT

Blue Prosperity Leaders Forum Drives Ocean Action Beyond Commitments to Implementation

The Blue Prosperity Leaders Forum met ahead of the Our Ocean Conference in Athens, Greece, to discuss pathways for advancing sustainable ocean management. ATHENS, GREECE, April 16, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Blue Prosperity Leaders Forum convened …

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Published on April 16, 2024 - 16:48 GMT

Global Leaders Advance 30% Ocean Protection at Our Ocean Conference Greece

World leaders convened at the Our Ocean Conference in Athens, Greece to share progress toward the goal of 30% full protection of the world’s ocean before 2030. ATHENS, GREECE, April 16, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- World leaders convened at the Our Ocean …

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Published on March 2, 2023 - 23:19 GMT

World Leaders Take Action Towards 30% Ocean Protection at Our Ocean Conference Panama

World Leaders Take Action Towards 30% Ocean Protection at Our Ocean Conference Panama - US, Fiji, Panama, Tonga, and Vanuatu PANAMA CITY, PANAMA, March 2, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- World leaders gathered at the Our Ocean Conference in Panama City, …

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Published on June 28, 2022 - 15:14 GMT

INAUGURAL BLUE PROSPERITY LEADERS FORUM LAUNCHES AT UN OCEAN CONFERENCE IN LISBON

LISBON, PORTUGAL, June 28, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- • Global leaders came together to advance ocean protection and sustainable ocean management • Fully protecting at least 30% of the oceans in spaces where no extractive activity can take place is …

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Published on August 5, 2019 - 21:45 GMT

New study shows migratory tuna species are spawning in Pacific Marine Protected Area

Skipjack, yellowtail, and bigeye tuna spawned within the borders of the Phoenix Island MPA in Kiribati consistently over the three-year study period. LA JOLLA, CA, USA, August 5, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) have proven …

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