An interdisciplinary journal on the toxins derived from animals, plants and mircoogranisms
Marine survey analysis for the proposed cruise ship landing jetty site in Arorangi 2011
Cook Islands National Environment Service Technical report
A published paper on the effects of natural disturbances, reef state, and herbivorous fish densities on ciguatera poisoning in Rarotonga, southern Cook Islands
Under the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) - member countries are implementing the PoWPA. This is FSM's Action Plan for PoWPA and Target 11. Target 11 is a contribution towards ensuring that ecosystems, species and genetic diversity are safeguarded in both the land and seascape by ensuring that key habitats are protected and that species migration and movement can occur. Protected areas are a cornerstone of 5 conservation actions and as such are one of the main tools at a country’s disposal to reduce habitat loss.
FSM GCF Food Security Newsletter volumes 1 -6
Press release regarding the iNFORM Data Portal Project and Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) National Implementation Plan (NIP) trainings held in Yap State from June 10-11, 2019, facilitated by FSM Department of Environment, Climate Change, and Emergency Management (DECEM).
Press Release for iNFORM Data Portal Project and POPs NIP Project Trainings held in Yap from June 10-11, 2019 at YSBDC Conference Room, Colonia, Yap State.
A team from Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research travelled to Rarotonga during July/August 2023 to carry out monitoring of biocontrols released in previous years. The team used drones to conduct monitoring surveillance for the invasive African Tulip tree species, using LiDAR and other imagery techniques.
This newsletter also provides an update on the control of the biocontrols.
Refer to pages 6-7 for Cook Islands story on biocontrol monitoring conducted in July/August 2023, "Weed Biocontrol in the Cook Islands Shows the Way for Others"