An Island Built from Dinner A small shell-dense island off northern Fiji may be the first midden island documented in the South Pacific east of Papua New Guinea — if it is what researchers think it is

A small island off northern Fiji is made almost entirely of ancient shellfish remains — possibly built by centuries of human refuse, meal by discarded meal. New research asks: midden or tsunami deposit? #Archaeology #PacificIslands #Zooarchaeology www.anthropology.net/p/an-island-...

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Here you’ll find information about our project, get to know our team, and keep up to date with all our latest news.

Discover it here 👉 pacificpeopleforest.csic.es

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China won’t supplant Australia in the Pacific anytime soon#AustraliaChina #Block3 #ChinaNavy #ChinaPacificIslands #ChinaSolomonIslands #Climatechange #PacificIslands #PacificIslandsForum #PacificResilienceFacility #SouthPacificNuclearFreeZone #SoutheastAsia #TheConversation

The Short-Lived Libertarian Experiment of Minerva Reefs In the early 1970s, American real estate magnate Michael Oliver attempted to create a libertarian utopia by claiming the remote Minerva Reefs in the South Pacific. Inspired by the counterculture era and wary of totalitarian regimes, Oliver envisioned a nation without taxes, bureaucracy, or coercion, relying solely on voluntary trade. He planned to reclaim land from the reefs to build casinos, brothels, and other tourist attractions, aiming to establish a thriving micro-nation. In 1972, the Republic of Minerva declared independence, with Dean B. Morris as its first president. However, neighboring Pacific nations, led by Tonga, immediately challenged the claim, citing concerns over sovereignty, resources, and regional order. Within months, the Tongan government annexed the reefs, removed Minerva’s flag, and ended the experiment. The story illustrates both the allure of creating a new country and the practical limits imposed by international recognition and existing state powers. Despite its brevity, Minerva remains a fascinating example of micronations, libertarian ideals, and the tension between ambition and geopolitical realities.

The Short-Lived Libertarian Experiment of Minerva Reefs

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#micronations #libertarianism #pacificislands

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SWOT Report, Vol 21 — The State of the World's Sea Turtles | SWOT

The 21st issue of #SWOT Report features an article all about #seaturtles & the traditions linked to them in the #PacificIslands. The article is accompanied by biogeography maps of the region, articles on the statuses of green turtle populations, FAQs on sea turtle communication & fossils + more.

ℹ️ The methodological structure of #PacificPeopleForest is composed by three main disciplines: history, archaeology and botany.

Learn more 🔗 Pacificpeopleforest.csic.es/about

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Project – PacificPeopleForest History, Archaeology, and Botany of Pacific Islands: assessing the Impacts of Early European colonialism on Peoples and Forests.

ℹ️ #PacificPeopleForest aims to uncover the history, extent and chronology of the impacts of European colonialism in #PacificIslands (16-17th centuries).

Find out more in our new website. 🔗 Pacificpeopleforest.csic.es/about

#MarianaIslands #MSCADoctoralNetworks #MarieCurieActions #MSCAResearch

🌐Welcome to #PacificPeopleForest! This is the short title for the project “#History, #Archaeology, and #Botany of #PacificIslands: assessing the Impacts of Early European #colonialism on Peoples and Forests”.

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known as gigiy in Yapese. Near Threatened status

the official state bird of Yap 🖤🤍

#Micronesia #BirdsOfBluesky #PacificIslands #Conservation

Same 46-square-mile island. Two great powers. One community with unequal standing in both fights.

Yap can say no to a market transaction. Yap cannot say no to a treaty.

That's not hypocrisy. That's COFA.

#Yap #COFA #IndigenousSovereignty #PacificIslands #Micronesia

Papua New Guinea gained independence from Australia on 16th September 1975, the territory was under Australian government administration and Australian claim from 1906 - 1975. It was called
" the Australian territory of Papua"
Papua New Guinea is North of Australia #australia #pacificislands

#Magellan Didn't Discover the #Philippines. We Guided #European Survivors Home

#KirbyAraullo #History #SoutheastAsia #PacificIslands #Colonialism #Europe #GlobalSouth

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Australia, New Zealand, Tonga, Warn of Rising INC Ransom Attacks Targeting Pacific Networks A joint advisory from the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC), New Zealand NCSC, and CERT Tonga warns that the INC Ransom affiliate-driven RaaS ecosystem is increasingly targeting healthcare and other high-value organizations across Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Island states, using tactics like spear-phishing, exploitation of unpatched internet-facing systems, purchased credentials, and legitimate tools for exfiltration. The advisory links disruptive incidents — including a June 15, 2025 attack on Tonga’s Ministry of Health — to INC Ransom (also known as Tarnished Scorpion / GOLD IONIC) and identifies Roman Khubov (aka blackod) as controlling infrastructure used in data exfiltration; #INCRansom #CERTTonga

Australia, New Zealand, and Tonga face a rise in INC Ransom attacks targeting healthcare and critical networks. Methods include spear-phishing, unpatched systems, and stolen credentials, linked to Tarnished Scorpion group. #Australia #PacificIslands

#pacificislands #nude #artnude #nudeart #artisticnude

‘We’re not interested in being guinea pigs out here;” Guam bucks U.S plans to accelerate deep-sea mining | PINA Guam Lieutenant Governor Josh Tenorio did not mince words in his meeting this week with visiting Department of the Interior officials, telling them that Guam opposes any proposal to shortcut the…

One of the biggest global battles over deep-sea mining for battery minerals isn't in Europe or Washington—it’s happening in the Pacific.☢️

And the Pacific is once again at the center of decisions shaping the planet’s future.

#PacificIslands #DeepSeaMining #Oceans #BlueEconomy

Winston Peters wants to be Pacific’s Trump whisperer | PINA New Zealand is courting the United States to return as a major donor and diplomatic powerhouse in the Pacific after years of disinterest in the region from American administrations.

I know more about the President and Secretary and less about Mr. Peters or his abilities.

My question, though, is, does the Pacific need a whisperer...

Or a louder voice in DC? 🌏

#democracy #politics #pacific #pacificislands #southpacific #melanesia #polynesia #micronesia #oceania #newzealand

See this remarkable piece and other global treasures in our Art of the Pacific Islands gallery. Bring a friend or the whole family this week and discover the stories behind artifacts from around the world! 🏺🌊 #pacificislands #artandculture #NewGuinea

US military expansion in the Marianas enters new phase A fresh environmental review process is in the offing for Saipan International Airport as part of the United States military's expanding footprint across the Western Pacific.

1/3 As the world rightfully turns to the Middle East, let's not forget what's still happening in other just-as-important corners of the world with our key allies, partners, and friends.

#pacific #pacificislands #southpacific #micronesia #cofa #marianas #cnmi

Small island, massive personality. Welcome to the shores of Nauru! 🇳🇷🌊 #Nauru #PacificIslands #IslandLife #TravelDeep

The Machine That Drinks the Desert: A Nobel Idea Inches Toward Reality 2025 Nobel Prize winner Omar Yaghi reveals a machine that harvests 1,000 litres of drinking water daily from desert air. What it means for the Pacific.

The Machine That Drinks the Desert: A Nobel Idea Inches Toward Reality

#WaterSecurity #NobelPrize #CleanWater #PacificIslands #Climatetech #AusNews

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"Pacific Echoes"

A new regional project is working to protect thousands of rare #recordings that capture #PacificLife, culture and history before they are lost forever.

The project, called Pacific Echoes, includes #audio and #films dating back nearly 80 […]

[Original post on mastodon.world]

In the background are the battleships of the U.S. fleet that made up the invasion task force.’
#WW2 #blackandwhitephotography #USMarines #IwoJima #PacificIslands

#WW2 #blackandwhitephotography #USMarines #IwoJima #PacificIslands #aerialphotography #USNavy #USCoastGuard

‘The girl from Tahiti’ – Pacific Islands in the Epstein files | Asia Pacific Report

‘The girl from Tahiti’ – Pacific Islands in the Epstein files #asiapacificreport #rnzpacific #JohnnyBlades #EpsteinFiles #Pacificislands #trafficking
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<em>Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology</em> | RANZCO Journal | Wiley Online Library Click on the article title to read more.

Find out about the burden of #keratoconus in the #PacificIslands. Read our article doi.org/10.1111/ceo.... @sydney.edu.au @RANZCO @keratoconusgroup.org

What If the #Philippines Became a U.S. State? The Truth About #Hawaii

#KirbyAraullo #Colonialism #History #SoutheastAsia #PacificIslands

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Lopsided labour scheme a “modern slavery risk” – new analysis A scheme designed to help the economies of Pacific Island nations while filling labour shortages in Australia is putting workers at risk of modern slavery, according to a new report by The Australia Institute. The post Lopsided labour scheme a “modern slavery risk” – new analysis appeared first on The Australia Institute.

Lopsided labour scheme a “modern slavery risk” – new analysis: A scheme designed to help the economies of Pacific Island nations while filling labour shortages in Australia is putting workers at risk of modern slavery, according… #ModernSlavery #LabourRights #Australia #PacificIslands #HumanRights

Lopsided labour scheme a “modern slavery risk” – new analysis A scheme designed to help the economies of Pacific Island nations while filling labour shortages in Australia is putting workers at risk of modern slavery, according to a new report by The Australia Institute. The post Lopsided labour scheme a “modern slavery risk” – new analysis appeared first on The Australia Institute.

Lopsided labour scheme a “modern slavery risk” – new analysis #ModernSlavery #LabourRights #Australia #PacificIslands #EconomicJustice