Pacific Waste Action: SPREP and nine Pacific countries, including French Polynesia, reviewed progress under SWAP2, a €4.3 million AFD-funded push to cut waste and pollution by improving waste infrastructure, building capacity, and strengthening regional coordination. Since 2020, the program has completed 108 beach surveys and audited more than 106,000 marine-litter items to help governments target pollution hotspots and shape waste policy. Marine Conservation & Food Security: Tahiti Marine says it has achieved a world-first by breeding two endangered sea cucumber species (Holothuria fuscogilva and Holothuria whitmaei) in captivity using controlled spawning basins, aiming to protect CITES-listed species while supporting low-impact aquaculture and local livelihoods. Local Health-Linked Environment: The same week also highlighted broader ecosystem recovery efforts, including sea-cucumber cultivation and regional pollution reduction—both tied to healthier marine environments that communities rely on. Biodiversity Recovery: Chester Zoo (Portugal) reported reintroducing hundreds of nearly extinct mollusks to Bugio Island to restore habitat and boost biodiversity, reflecting ongoing conservation momentum across the Pacific region. Health & Safety Note: A Shark Week segment focused on how hard it can be to identify shark species after attacks, with multiple incidents involving children in shallow waters—an important reminder for coastal safety and awareness.