The paradise islands that don't want to be Hawaii
The Cook Islands is proving that sustainable tourism isn't just possible – it's essential. Here's how this South Pacific ...
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Rep from American Samoa calls for opening protected Pacific waters to tuna fishing
By Edward Carver U.S. Congresswoman Amata Radewagen, who represents American Samoa, has urged the Trump administration to ...
After a 5,000-mile float, these iguanas probably set an ocean record
There are 45 different species of Iguanidae in the Caribbean and the tropical, subtropical and desert areas of North, Central ...
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The stunning Pacific island that hasn't been owned by another country for 3,000 years
Tonga is an island country in the South Pacific with a population of just ... These include tropical atolls, coral reefs and a large variety of flora and fauna, not to mention the region’s ...
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Iguanas floated to Fiji millions of years ago on an unprecedented raft journey, scientists say
Most iguanas live in the Americas. But scientists have found evidence some floated to Fiji, likely snacking on their raft ...
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‘Large’-eyed sea creature — with ‘canine-like’ teeth — discovered as new species
Near an island in the South Pacific Ocean, a bright red sea creature with “canine-like” teeth swam around the coral reef.
Philippines eyes transforming islands of former U.S. base into military reservation
The Philippines is exploring the possibility of converting two islands that were once part of a U.S. navy base into a ...