Whale Protection Law: Moananui Sanctuary Trust released two model legislative frameworks for public consultation, aiming to strengthen whale rights and ocean guardianship by blending Pacific traditions with modern science and legal approaches. Emergency Health Response: The US set aside $750,000 to charter a yacht to evacuate one American potentially exposed to hantavirus after a cruise ship outbreak, highlighting pressure on the State Department’s emergency budget. Ocean Conservation & Tourism: World Ocean Day coverage spotlights French Polynesia’s marine protection model, including Tainui Ātea, and how conservation and sustainable tourism can reinforce each other. Coral Reef Action: Beyond Green marked World Oceans Day by highlighting coral reef restoration and protection projects across its network, including initiatives linked to French Polynesia. Decolonisation & Nuclear Legacy: Pacific leaders renewed calls to finish decolonisation decades after nuclear testing, pointing to ongoing environmental harm and unresolved self-determination issues, including in French Polynesia. Marine Science for Fisheries: A Palau study published in PeerJ updated knowledge on the longnose emperor’s growth, age, and reproduction to support healthier, more sustainable fisheries management. Public Health Warning Signs: Reporting warns illicit drugs may be spreading across Pacific communities, with health experts citing wastewater findings and links to rising HIV and tuberculosis risks.