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We're headed to Palau to assess successes and challenges...Indoor Volleyball Tournament
- 20/12/2018
- PHS Spiders, Koror, Palu
Happenings
- The Expedition Team Embarks for Palau!
- Introducing The Whale and Dolphin Sanctuary of Uruguay Hope Spot
- Dr. Sylvia Earle wins one of Spain's highest awards
- The Arctic's High Seas are officially protected from commercial fishing...
Mission Blue is Going to Palau!
[/vc_column_text][vc_media_grid grid_id="vc_gid:1543810101534-acf018b5-6c19-1" include="3197,3198,3199"][vc_column_text]The Mission Blue Expedition Team is headed to what National Geographic calls one of the "Last Great Places on Earth" – The Republic of Palau. The team will conduct dives in several of Palau’s waters to observe and document the local marine life and the continued threats posed by human-generated stressors such as illegal fishing and plastic pollution. Follow along on Mission Blue’s online channels to see underwater photography and video content of Palau’s beautiful ecosystems. We may even have some live broadcasts coming your way! We would like to extend a very special thanks to ACTAI Global Foundation, Glenn Bucksbaum, Oceanic Society and Scubapro – this expedition wouldn’t be possible without their support![/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][vc_separator style="dashed" border_width="2"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]Introducing the Whale and Dolphin Sanctuary of Uruguay Hope Spot!
[/vc_column_text][vc_media_grid grid_id="vc_gid:1543810101536-b0034639-d544-5" include="3194,3195,3196"][vc_column_text]The Whale and Dolphin Sanctuary of Uruguay is home to more than 30 species of whales, dolphins, porpoises – a stunning, one-of-a-kind ecosystem! The sanctuary has been declared a Hope Spot in recognition of its value as a safe haven for thousands of species, to establish an official, enforceable policy to thoroughly manage and protect the area and to educate the public about the negative effects of “ocean noise” on marine life created by oil drilling, shipping and seismic testing.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][vc_separator style="dashed" border_width="2"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]Dr. Sylvia Earle Won the Princess of Asturias Award for Concord 2018!
[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/2"][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/2"][vc_column_text]Dr. Earle has won the illustrious Princess of Asturias Award given by the Princess of Asturias Foundation, a non-profit private institution dedicated to contributing to and promoting scientific, cultural and humanistic values. The evening was beautiful and Dr. Earle's speech was very well received with a standing ovation. It appears ocean conservation is building great momentum in Spain! Flippers crossed for more marine protection coming online in this part of the world.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_separator style="dashed" border_width="2"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]I am honored to receive the 2018 Princess of Asturias Award for Concord. My deepest thanks to Fundación Princesa de Asturias! @fpa #PremiosPrincesadeAsturias pic.twitter.com/nh8Qlzy0aJ
— Sylvia A. Earle (@SylviaEarle) October 19, 2018
Bold Commitment to No Commercial Fishing in the Arctic High Seas!
[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image="3192" img_size="full" alignment="center"][vc_column_text]The Arctic's rapidly melting ice caps have made the pristine marine ecosystem at the roof of the world more accessible and more vulnerable to human impacts. Luckily, delegations from nine different countries, including the United States, met in Greenland earlier this month to sign an agreement to ban commercial fishing in these waters for 16 years (or more, if parties agree). Throughout this ban, participating nations have agreed to launch a Joint Program of Scientific Research and Monitoring to learn more about the Arctic's changing marine ecosystem and to determine if sustainable fishing would be possible in this sensitive area of the planet. Photo: Kip Evans, Mission Blue. [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][vc_separator style="dashed" border_width="2"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]Mission Blue inspires action to explore and protect the ocean. Will you join us?
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Wrexpedition to Palau
During WWII, Palau was a major Japanese military base. On March 30th and 31st, 1944, US Navy bombers and fighter planes raided the Japanese fleet and sank more than 60 ships and seaplanes in and around the lagoon.
Today, Palau, renowned for its beautiful lagoons and thrilling marine action is also the resting place for the "JAPANESE LOST FLEET OF THE ROCK ISLANDS". Covered by lush marine growth and protected by law from salvers, divers recently discovered the beauty and diversity of Palau's wrecks.
During Wrexpedition 2005, held by Fish 'n Fins on June 5th through the 10th, research on the IRO was conducted by members of the Japanese government together with Mr. Tomimatsu Ishikawa - one of the remaining survivors. The IRO is 143m. long and was used as a fleet oiler and supply ship during WWII. The Japanese TV Team NHK joined and did full coverage of this special event.
Wrexpedition is one of Fish 'n Fins special annual events which lasts one week and includes 5 days of diving, 3 tanks a day, seminars and optional tech-diving. Between the dives and during the seminars participants have the unique opportunity to watch extraordinary documentaries about WWII.
http://www.fishnfins.com/
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[post_content] => 16th Annual Shark Week Palau March 16-23, 2019
Sign up now for another week of high adrenalin, pure shark diving as the Photo by Peter LangeMicronesian Shark Foundation and Fish ‘n Fins invite shark freaks, friends and fanatics to join Shark Week 2019 which will take place March 16th to March 23rd. Participants will get the opportunity to dive world famous sites like Blue Corner, Peleliu Corner and Shark City without other divers being around.
Shark Week is an entertaining and educational week held annually by the Micronesian Shark Foundation and Fish’n Fins. With nightly lectures, presentations and documentaries the fun continues after the diving stops! Every year we have guests from filmmakers to scientists and marine enforcement officials helping you understand the world of shark conservation. Shark Week is planned to take place during the Grey Reef Shark mating season, when hundreds of Grey Reefs come into the reef to mate, giving you the chance to get close to these wonderful predators.
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Dear Santa, See You at the Night Market!
- 21/12/2018
- Ernguul Central Park
To boost 2018's Holiday Spirit, another Night Market will be held on Friday, December 21st at Ernguul Central Park. Santa will make a special appearance, collecting children's requests to tell him what they want for Palau this Christmas.
For more information, please contact 488-1930/2793 or email: api@pristineparadisepalau.com
A Very Merry Christmas Concert
- 22/12/2018
- Ngarachamayong Cultural Center, Koror, Palau
Alii Family & Friends! This year’s concert will be held on the 22nd, Saturday. Bring your family and enjoy a night of Christmas Songs. Light refreshments and drinks will be sold by MHS Student Body Association.
Ticket Price:
$25 Reserved Seating
$10 General Admission.
Please call the school office or cell phone if you have any questions (775-4898). Mesulang and Happy Holidays
Mission Blue is Going to Palau!
- 28/02/2019
- Palau
Wrexpedition to Palau
- 04/06/2019
- Koror, Palau
Wrexpedition is one of Fish 'n Fins special annual events which lasts one week and includes 5 days of diving, 3 tanks a day, seminars and optional tech-diving. Between the dives and during the seminars participants have the unique opportunity to watch extraordinary documentaries about WWII.
Shark Week
- 23/03/2019
- Koror, Palau
Sign up now for another week of high adrenalin, pure shark diving as the Micronesian Shark Foundation and Fish 'n Fins invite shark freaks, friends and fanatics to join Shark Week 2019 which will take place March 16th to March 2rd.
http://www.fishnfins.com/