The Legendary Polynesian Voyagers: Navigating the Pacific by Stars
by The vastness of the Pacific Ocean, covering nearly one-third of Earth’s surface, posed an intimidating challenge for the ancient Polynesians. Yet, these master navigators achieved …
Sustainable Fishing Practices: Protecting Pacific Ocean Ecosystems
The Pacific Ocean is the largest body of water on Earth, encompassing more than 60 million square miles and covering approximately one-third of the Earth’s …
The Pacific Garbage Patch: A Growing Environmental Crisis
The Pacific Garbage Patch, a massive accumulation of marine debris, primarily plastic, is one of the most alarming environmental crises today. Located in the North …
Climate Change & Environmental Issues / Ocean Acidification & Coral Bleaching / Ocean Acidification Research
The Science Behind Ocean Acidification and Its Impact on Reefs
The world’s oceans, covering more than 70% of the Earth’s surface, play a crucial role in regulating the planet’s climate and supporting a diverse range …
Tsunamis in the Pacific: Lessons from History
The Pacific Ocean is home to some of the most active seismic activity on Earth due to the Pacific Ring of Fire, a volatile tectonic …
Marine Ecosystems / Marine Life & Conservation / Ocean Currents & Climate / Ocean Currents & Tides / Oceanography & Marine Science
Understanding the Kuroshio Current: The Pacific’s Ocean Highway
The Kuroshio Current, often called the “Black Stream” due to the deep blue and almost black appearance of its waters, is one of the world’s …
Deep-Sea Discoveries / Deep-Sea Ecosystems / Marine Ecosystems / Marine Life & Conservation / Ocean Exploration / Oceanography & Marine Science
The Secrets of the Deep Sea: Exploring Pacific Ocean’s Abyss
The Pacific Ocean, with a vastness that covers more than 63 million square miles and plunges to depths that exceed 36,000 feet, is the largest …
The Coral Triangle Initiative: Protecting Marine Life
The Coral Triangle, stretching across the waters of Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste, and the Solomon Islands, is one of the world’s …
Protecting Sea Turtles: Conservation Efforts Across the Pacific
Sea turtles, majestic creatures that have roamed the oceans for over 100 million years, are now facing numerous threats that put their survival in jeopardy. …
Climate Change & Environmental Issues / Coral Reefs / Marine Biodiversity / Marine Life & Conservation / Ocean Acidification & Coral Bleaching
The Great Barrier Reef: A Natural Wonder Under Threat
The Great Barrier Reef, located off the coast of Queensland, Australia, is the world’s largest coral reef system and one of the most extraordinary natural …