China has considerable appeal in the Pacific as it offers market and donation benefits that are unencumbered by the regulatory millstones of Western countries, which are also offering deals like Australia’s “Step Up” initiative and development aid, and the US “Pacific Partnership Strategy” on diplomatic engagement and security. These projects have bigger geopolitical agendas than aid projects and are mainly concerned with countering China and undermining Pacific Island autonomy by setting up a...
Changes are underway at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island.
The island of Alicudi in Sicily’s Aeolian archipelago has found itself grappling with an overpopulation of feral goats.
The Ironman Triathlon and Merrie Monarch Festival continue to bring in millions of dollars to Hawai‘i Island, benefitting local businesses and the economy.
Scientists still don't fully understand the consequences that pollution and climate change can have on the world around us. Now, a study published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B examining bird populations living on islands shows we may know even less than previously thought.
The last rat on Tromelin Island—a small teardrop of scrubby sand in the western Indian Ocean near Madagascar—was killed in 2005. Rats had lived on the island, an overseas territory of France, for hundreds of rat generations. The rodents likely
The Faroe Islands have stirred controversy as their annual whale hunt, known as 'grindadráp', commenced on May 4th.
In Narragansett, there were reports of 2-inch hail, the size of a hen egg,
A 5.4 magnitude earthquake shook Dominica and several islands late Wednesday morning. The UWI Seismic Research Center reported that the quake took place at 10:43 am. The epicenter was located 44 KM South East of St John’s Antigua, 66 KM
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- A monk seal has been spotted off the coast of Magic Island. KHON2 received the tip Monday afternoon of what looks to be a Hawaiian Monk Seal lounging at the end of the beach. Crews have been notified to protect the seal and the public is advised to steer clear of the []
CAMARILLO, Calif.-More than 2000 students graduated from California State University Channel Islands on Saturday. CSU Channel Islands President Richard Yao congratulated members of the Class of 2024 for their resilience and perseverance during the pandemic. The ceremony took place on the Camarillo campus with thousands of friends and family in attendance. Every graduate has a
Captured on 7 May 2024, this Copernicus Sentinel-2 image shows part of New Zealand's North Island.