Population growth and rapid industrialization have imposed excessive demand for
groundwater in Pacific Island countries (PICs). To meet this demand, over pumping of …

Coral reefs in the tropical Pacific region are exposed to a range of anthropogenic local
pressures. Climate change is exacerbating local impacts, causing unprecedented declines …

The increasing abundance of marine litter is impacting the environment, human health and
economies in the South Pacific. Small Islands Developing States are particularly affected by …

Seagrass ecosystems exist throughout Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs).
Despite this area covering nearly 8% of the global ocean, information on seagrass …

Variation in water quality can directly affect the composition of benthic assemblages on coral
reefs. Yet, few studies have directly quantified nutrient and suspended particulate matter …

Seagrass beds provide a range of ecosystem services but are at risk from anthropogenic
pressures. While recent progress has been made, the distribution and condition of South …

Marine ecosystems across the world's largest ocean–the Pacific Ocean–are being
increasingly affected by stressors such as pollution, overfishing, ocean acidification, coastal …

The resilience of coastal ecosystems and communities to poor environmental and health
outcomes is threatened by cumulative anthropogenic pressures. In Kiribati, a developing …

Seagrasses are globally important, but their extent is decreasing due to the impact of human
activities and changing climatic conditions. Seagrass meadows provide vital services, but …

Water occurs naturally in a variety of forms. Liquid water is present in rivers, lakes, the
ground, the sea, and precipitation. The primary objective of water quality monitoring is to …