I am on the plane returning from the Cook Islands. All I can say is “Wow.”
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Q&A with Kevin Iro, Rugby Player and Ocean Advocate
Iro is the brains behind the Cook Islands Marine Park, which will be the world’s largest marine protected area.
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Recent Ocean Commitments Set Stage for Pacific Islands Forum
The idea of protecting large swaths of ocean is catching on.
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The Toll of Industrial Fishing: One Tuna Fisherman’s Story
In the Cook Islands, overfishing by commercial vessels has damaged the livelihoods of artisanal fishermen.
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Before Pacific Islands Forum, a Memorable Dive in Cook Islands
We are on the crest of a new wave of marine conservation.
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Honoring Amelia Earhart’s Legacy in the Phoenix Islands
Amelia’s final resting place may be the waters of Kiribati — a place I’ve been working to protect for nearly a decade.
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Support Grows for Global Partnership for Oceans
Yesterday in Rio, more than 80 participants voiced support for this important initiative.
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Bird Cities, Pristine Reefs … and Lots of Trash
How can we conserve remote island chains like Kiribati on a shoestring budget? I’m here to find out.
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The Other Island President
Two island nation leaders have been raising the bar for government action on climate change.
A Sea Change in Ocean Conservation
Corporations and governments are beginning to realize the central role of oceans in economic growth.