New evidence from an ancient cave reveals that 3,500 years ago, the first Pacific islanders made a remarkable 2,300km voyage ...

Nearly 900 earthquakes have shaken Japan's Tokara Islands in recent weeks, stirring public anxiety as the swarm coincides ...

Upward of 600 people have made their home in Japan's Tokara Islands, a 12-island archipelago with seven inhabited islands ...

More than 900 quakes in two weeks have rattled Japan’s Tokara Islands, sparking fears of stronger seismic activity among ...

The South Pacific is a rich collection of islands and archipelagos with a dizzying array of options for visitors. The easiest ...

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The U.S. is harming Pacific Islanders, destroying its relationships in the region, and letting China win the competition for influence. Pacific Islands Forum Troika Leaders – Chair of the PIF ...

The Japanese government is taking uncomfortable steps to prepare its citizens for a possible future war that its military ...

A groundbreaking study reveals the earliest evidence of rice in the Pacific Islands, found in Guam’s Ritidian Beach Cave. It ...

Pacific island countries are disproportionately affected by global inaction. Rising seas are making some nations ...

Archaeology supports that 40,000 years ago, the people living in Southeast Asia were well-versed in boatbuilding and open-sea fishing. This research puts Southeast Asia ahead of Europe and Africa in ...

“We — the people of Solomon Islands and Vanuatu — have quietly protected more than 150,000 square km [58,000 mi2] of the ocean,” the website notes. “Our territorial seas … are protected.