2022 Tide Prediction Calendars released; a new calendar for Ebeye-Marshall Islands
Tide Prediction Calendars for 24 Pacific locations were distributed last week to National Meteorological Services and ocean stakeholders around the region to assist in decision making on their daily ocean use.
The annual tide prediction calendars are a…
Ocean Science Fact: The ocean absorbs about 1/3 of the CO2 created by human activities
At COP 26, the Glasgow Climate Pact recognised the importance of the ocean to address climate change.
The message is clear: any climate action or sustainable development path will require a focus on the ocean.
Ocean Science Fact: At a depth of 500 m, the water temperature is down to ~5° Celsius
Did you know that we can cool buildings with deep sea water?
New MoU to enhance protection and sustainable management of Pacific Ocean resources
Photo credit: PacIOOS
Virtual Talanoa: Knowledge exchange on national ocean policies and youth-led initiatives in the Pacific
Pacific Early Career Ocean Professionals
Join us on 17 December to hear about the outstanding work done by young ocean professionals in Vanuatu, the Solomon Islands, Samo, and Fiji. The idea is to share, exchange, build your network, and start new…
Ocean Science Fact: Only 19% of the ocean floor has been mapped globally
Less than 20% of the oceans have been mapped in high resolution. In the #Pacific, research has a crucial role in improving our understanding of the #ocean and its influence on the livelihoods of human beings.
Pacific Islanders weave traditional knowledge to modern science during a virtual journey on Pacific currents
The Pacific Community Centre for Ocean Science (PCCOS) recently convened a virtual event titled Vaka Moana – Weaving Traditional and Modern Science to Understand Current and Future Ocean Conditions. Participants were invited to sail across the region,…
Ocean acidification week: Some marine organisms may respond positively to ocean acidification
Did you know? Some marine organisms may respond positively to ocean acidification, such as plant and algae that may benefit from increased dissolved CO2. The uptake of CO2 by plants and algae may buffer against ocean acidification in coastal waters and…
Decade of Ocean Science laboratory on Predicted September 16th
Vaka Moana: Weaving traditional and modern science to understand current and future ocean conditions
For our voyage through the Pacific, we will follow a current system that will take us from the heart of Polynesia, going West through Melanesia, then…
Ocean acidification week: The current rate of acidification is over 10 times faster than any time in the last 55 million years
As part of the Ocean Acidification Week (13-17 Sept), the Pacific Community Centre for Ocean Science (PCCOS) is highlight facts, research, and initiatives on ocean acidification.