Nauru’s phosphate boom-and-bust: A new look at how seabird deposits made Nauru among the world’s richest per person in the late 20th century—and why the windfall was hard to sustain—puts today’s economic pressure in a climate-and-environment context. Deep-sea mining geopolitics: As the race for seabed minerals heats up, deals involving Nauru and Tonga are flagged alongside U.S. and China moves, raising stakes for Pacific ocean ecosystems and the energy transition. World Ocean Day push for Pacific control: Former Pacific Islands Forum SG Dame Meg Taylor warns that militarisation and reliance on outside funding could weaken Pacific-led ocean governance, urging stronger economic self-determination. Ocean power debate (Sri Lanka): A report on Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) highlights how warm-to-cold seawater temperature differences could deliver steady renewable power—relevant to island energy resilience. EU seafood rules hit Pacific fleets: New EU food safety requirements are expected to affect about 97% of Pacific Island-flagged freezer vessels exporting to the EU, with training underway to help compliance. Samoa agrifood innovation: EU- and FAO-backed Agri-Innovate Competition 2026 spotlights sustainable agribusiness ideas across Fiji, Samoa, and Solomon Islands. Pacific tuna management wins: A Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency report says regional cooperation keeps tuna stocks healthy while supporting major economic returns. Regional infrastructure and ports (Fiji): Coverage links Quad port development plans to broader strategic competition, with implications for Pacific autonomy and environmental risk. Solomon Islands-China pact secrecy: The Solomon Islands PM says a China security agreement can’t be released due to a non-disclosure clause, underscoring how governance and transparency can affect regional environmental planning.