Four Melanesian countries are planning a network of marine reserves across one of the world’s richest stretches of ocean. Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, Fiji and Solomon Islands announced the Melanesian Ocean Corridor of Reserves. I hope Palau and Yap join.
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Four Pacific nations are planning one of the world’s largest ocean corridors
Founder’s Briefs: An occasional series where Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story summaries. Four Melanesian countries are planning a network of marine reserves ...
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August 17, 2026 at 8:16 PM
Four Melanesian countries are planning a network of marine reserves across one of the world’s richest stretches of ocean. Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, Fiji and Solomon Islands announced the Melanesian Ocean Corridor of Reserves. I hope Palau and Yap join.
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happy captain cook deathday to all who celebrate Esp to other Polynesian Micronesian and Melanesian Pasifika
February 15, 2026 at 12:52 AM
happy captain cook deathday to all who celebrate Esp to other Polynesian Micronesian and Melanesian Pasifika
Solomon Islands has joined Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu & Fiji to create a massive marine protected area network known as the Melanesian Ocean Corridor of Reserves.
While experts say large corridors are highly effective, they caution that clear governance is needed to prevent it being a "paper park."
While experts say large corridors are highly effective, they caution that clear governance is needed to prevent it being a "paper park."
Melanesian nations announce intention to create massive ocean reserve corridor
A group of Pacific island nations have agreed to formally establish the Melanesian Ocean Corridor of Reserves (MOCOR), a massive transboundary marine protected area (MPA) that will span their…
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July 20, 2026 at 3:07 AM
Solomon Islands has joined Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu & Fiji to create a massive marine protected area network known as the Melanesian Ocean Corridor of Reserves.
While experts say large corridors are highly effective, they caution that clear governance is needed to prevent it being a "paper park."
While experts say large corridors are highly effective, they caution that clear governance is needed to prevent it being a "paper park."
Four Pacific nations are planning something that could transform ocean conservation. Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, Fiji and Solomon Islands are working toward a Melanesian Ocean Corridor of Marine Reserves — connecting protected areas across one of the most biodiverse parts of the planet.
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August 15, 2026 at 4:19 AM
Four Pacific nations are planning something that could transform ocean conservation. Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, Fiji and Solomon Islands are working toward a Melanesian Ocean Corridor of Marine Reserves — connecting protected areas across one of the most biodiverse parts of the planet.
Melanesian nations announce intention to create massive ocean reserve corridor
Melanesian nations announce intention to create massive ocean reserve corridor
A group of Pacific island nations have agreed to formally establish the Melanesian Ocean Corridor of Reserves (MOCOR), a massive transboundary marine protected area (MPA) that will span their…
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July 18, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Melanesian nations announce intention to create massive ocean reserve corridor
Pacific Island Nations Announce Plans for Indigenous-Led Melanesian Ocean Reserve, a World First
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Pacific Island Nations Announce Plans for Indigenous-Led Melanesian Ocean Reserve, a World First - EcoWatch
Solomon Islands and Vanuatu governments have announced the first Indigenous-led multinational ocean reserve, the Melanesian Ocean Reserve
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June 19, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Pacific Island Nations Announce Plans for Indigenous-Led Melanesian Ocean Reserve, a World First
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🐦 South Melanesian Cuckooshrike (Coracina caledonica)
📏 32–37 cm
📍 Pothe, New Caledonia 🇳🇨
📅 Oct 2025
#birds #cuckooshrikes
📏 32–37 cm
📍 Pothe, New Caledonia 🇳🇨
📅 Oct 2025
#birds #cuckooshrikes
September 27, 2026 at 8:54 AM
🐦 South Melanesian Cuckooshrike (Coracina caledonica)
📏 32–37 cm
📍 Pothe, New Caledonia 🇳🇨
📅 Oct 2025
#birds #cuckooshrikes
📏 32–37 cm
📍 Pothe, New Caledonia 🇳🇨
📅 Oct 2025
#birds #cuckooshrikes
The Solomon Islands and Vanuatu plan to create a massive multinational Melanesian Ocean Reserve. If implemented as envisioned, the reserve would become the world’s first Indigenous-led ocean reserve, covering an area nearly as big as the Amazon Rainforest.
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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 Melanesian Ocean Reserve. If implemented as envisioned, the reserve would become th...
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June 14, 2025 at 2:23 AM
The Solomon Islands and Vanuatu plan to create a massive multinational Melanesian Ocean Reserve. If implemented as envisioned, the reserve would become the world’s first Indigenous-led ocean reserve, covering an area nearly as big as the Amazon Rainforest.
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Four Melanesian countries are planning a network of marine reserves across one of the world’s richest stretches of ocean. Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, and Fiji announced the Melanesian Ocean Corridor of Reserves in May. Solomon Islands joined in June.
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August 6, 2026 at 12:18 PM
Four Melanesian countries are planning a network of marine reserves across one of the world’s richest stretches of ocean. Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, and Fiji announced the Melanesian Ocean Corridor of Reserves in May. Solomon Islands joined in June.
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#OtD 25 Jun 1878 the Kanak rebellion in New Caledonia began when indigenous Melanesian warriors killed a number of colonialists in the La Foa region stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/9754...
June 25, 2026 at 5:10 PM
#OtD 25 Jun 1878 the Kanak rebellion in New Caledonia began when indigenous Melanesian warriors killed a number of colonialists in the La Foa region stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/9754...
WEST PAPUA: This is BIG.
Melanesian countries may review Indonesia’s status in the Melanesian Spearhead Group over Jakarta’s continued delay in allowing UN human-rights access to West Papua.
Open the door — or your seat at the table may be next.
Pay attention to this one.
Melanesian countries may review Indonesia’s status in the Melanesian Spearhead Group over Jakarta’s continued delay in allowing UN human-rights access to West Papua.
Open the door — or your seat at the table may be next.
Pay attention to this one.
Melanesian countries look to ban Indonesia's regional status over delay of UN visit to West Papua
Melanesian leaders are stepping up pressure on Jakarta to facilitate a United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights visit to West Papua.There has also been a call to consider scrapping Indonesia'...
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September 14, 2026 at 5:06 AM
WEST PAPUA: This is BIG.
Melanesian countries may review Indonesia’s status in the Melanesian Spearhead Group over Jakarta’s continued delay in allowing UN human-rights access to West Papua.
Open the door — or your seat at the table may be next.
Pay attention to this one.
Melanesian countries may review Indonesia’s status in the Melanesian Spearhead Group over Jakarta’s continued delay in allowing UN human-rights access to West Papua.
Open the door — or your seat at the table may be next.
Pay attention to this one.
Are you Polynesian, Pasifika, Oceania, Melanesian and/or Micronesian and working in TTRPGs? I love you get a starter pack going to get our communities recognized in the space! Give me a follow or a comment down here.
November 17, 2024 at 3:13 AM
Are you Polynesian, Pasifika, Oceania, Melanesian and/or Micronesian and working in TTRPGs? I love you get a starter pack going to get our communities recognized in the space! Give me a follow or a comment down here.
A is for Abaia, a large eel in Melanesian mythology that is said to consider creatures in the lake its children and protects them furiously.
#teratophilia #bara #monsterlover #TeratoberAlphabet #TeratoberAlphabet2024 #TeratoberABC #TeratoberABC2024
#teratophilia #bara #monsterlover #TeratoberAlphabet #TeratoberAlphabet2024 #TeratoberABC #TeratoberABC2024
October 1, 2024 at 11:07 PM
A is for Abaia, a large eel in Melanesian mythology that is said to consider creatures in the lake its children and protects them furiously.
#teratophilia #bara #monsterlover #TeratoberAlphabet #TeratoberAlphabet2024 #TeratoberABC #TeratoberABC2024
#teratophilia #bara #monsterlover #TeratoberAlphabet #TeratoberAlphabet2024 #TeratoberABC #TeratoberABC2024
Largest display of Melanesian artefacts in Southern Hemisphere 'put to sleep'
Largest display of Melanesian artefacts in Southern Hemisphere 'put to sleep'
South Australia's Pacific Island community has come together to say goodbye to the largest display of Melanesian artefacts in the Southern Hemisphere.
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July 26, 2026 at 5:03 AM
Largest display of Melanesian artefacts in Southern Hemisphere 'put to sleep'
I’m not saying we NEED to build a fuligin orb to draw out abaia, Melanesian eel of the flood, I’m only saying we NEED the RAIN
August 11, 2024 at 2:28 AM
I’m not saying we NEED to build a fuligin orb to draw out abaia, Melanesian eel of the flood, I’m only saying we NEED the RAIN
World's first Indigenous-led ocean reserve a step closer to reality
->Oceanographic | #Ocean | More info from EcoSearch
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World's first Indigenous-led ocean reserve a step closer to reality
A project to develop the world’s first Indigenous-led marine protected area operating across the Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, and New Caledonia is one step closer to reality, with resources now committed to the development of the Melanesian Ocean...
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September 10, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Melanesian Flycatcher singing today here in New Caledonia [www.Bird-Photo-Tours.com].
December 5, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Melanesian Flycatcher singing today here in New Caledonia [www.Bird-Photo-Tours.com].
This is how I ended up learning about Melanesian magical practices and reading the Popol Vuh
April 17, 2024 at 4:07 AM
This is how I ended up learning about Melanesian magical practices and reading the Popol Vuh
The govts of the Solomon Islands & Vanuatu have announced their commitment to create a massive multinational Melanesian Ocean Reserve.
If implemented as envisioned, the reserve would become the world’s first Indigenous-led ocean reserve, covering an area nearly as big as the Amazon Rainforest.
If implemented as envisioned, the reserve would become the world’s first Indigenous-led ocean reserve, covering an area nearly as big as the Amazon Rainforest.
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 Melanesian Ocean Reserve. If implemented as envisioned, the reserve would become…
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June 20, 2025 at 10:02 AM
The govts of the Solomon Islands & Vanuatu have announced their commitment to create a massive multinational Melanesian Ocean Reserve.
If implemented as envisioned, the reserve would become the world’s first Indigenous-led ocean reserve, covering an area nearly as big as the Amazon Rainforest.
If implemented as envisioned, the reserve would become the world’s first Indigenous-led ocean reserve, covering an area nearly as big as the Amazon Rainforest.
Pacific islands launch plan for world’s first Indigenous-led ocean reserve
Pacific islands 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 Melanesian Ocean Reserve. If implemented as envisioned, the reserve would become…
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June 14, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Pacific islands launch plan for world’s first Indigenous-led ocean reserve
Beautiful Women on the Move: Fiji 🇫🇯 is available now. Enjoy!
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Looking more Melanesian than Polynesian. I ain't mad at it. Shout-out our Melanesian cousins!! ❤️❤️❤️
So... Was trynna teach myself how to shade. Fucked this one up going a bit overboard!! Oh well. Here's to keeping all my mistakes 😒 Drawing Boys every day till I hit 💯. #BoysDrawingBoys #Samoa #685Baby
March 1, 2026 at 12:08 PM
Looking more Melanesian than Polynesian. I ain't mad at it. Shout-out our Melanesian cousins!! ❤️❤️❤️
Personally, I hope Indonesia gets kicked out of the Melanesian Spearhead Group.
Indonesia claiming a seat at a Melanesian table while denying Melanesian West Papuans their rights is quite the fucking punchline.
Show them the door!
Indonesia claiming a seat at a Melanesian table while denying Melanesian West Papuans their rights is quite the fucking punchline.
Show them the door!
September 14, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Personally, I hope Indonesia gets kicked out of the Melanesian Spearhead Group.
Indonesia claiming a seat at a Melanesian table while denying Melanesian West Papuans their rights is quite the fucking punchline.
Show them the door!
Indonesia claiming a seat at a Melanesian table while denying Melanesian West Papuans their rights is quite the fucking punchline.
Show them the door!
A lot of our Polynesian Micronesian and Melanesian Native Pasifika home is there
It’s not empty no matter what haoles think
It’s not empty no matter what haoles think
It’s interesting that the emojis show the earth from three angles 🌎 🌍 🌏 but not the fourth.
Though 🔵 is a fair approximation of what it would look like.
People underestimate the Pacific.
Though 🔵 is a fair approximation of what it would look like.
People underestimate the Pacific.
December 7, 2024 at 5:47 AM
A lot of our Polynesian Micronesian and Melanesian Native Pasifika home is there
It’s not empty no matter what haoles think
It’s not empty no matter what haoles think