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King tides cause new levels of devastation in Tuvalu, as nation weighs up Falepili...
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Outside her home in northern Funafuti,...
Rapa Nui Pacific Leaders Summit convene for Ocean protection action against microplastic pollution
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Pacific Ocean Commissioner opens Palau Office, focuses on gender equality and regional cooperation
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