http://www.solomontimes.com/topic.aspx?show=220 Solomon Islands News Feed (Regional Flora and Fauna) provided by Solomon Times Online. All rights reserved. en-us Tue, 28 Jun 2011 10:35:22 GMT Tue, 28 Jun 2011 10:35:22 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Callidus Solutions RSS Generator 2.0 http://www.solomontimes.com/images/sto.jpg http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=6221 The BirdLife International Pacific Partnership and the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) have signed a revised Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which will strengthen the two organisations' efforts to work on joint conservation objectives across the region. Tue, 28 Jun 2011 09:31:30 GMT http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=6221 http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=6115 Today is International Migratory Birds Day, and the Pacific is the place where some of the longest and most spectacular bird migrations take place, although many Pacific islanders these days may not be aware of migrant birds. Fri, 13 May 2011 07:57:30 GMT http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=6115 http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=5714 Sandalwood has the potential to contribute to the improvement of living standards in Pacific Island countries and territories (PICTs), but for this to happen, there must be critical assessment, research and improved management practices. Thu, 25 Nov 2010 11:18:30 GMT http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=5714 http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=5636 Press Release - The Pacific region is home to more endemic species than anywhere in the world, all of which is potentially under threat from invasive species. The region is working together with partners to protect Pacific biodiversity from this risk. Fri, 22 Oct 2010 10:04:30 GMT http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=5636 http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=5577 Press Release - Tonga and Tuvalu are the newest signatories to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to protect cetaceans in the Pacific islands region. Wed, 29 Sep 2010 10:24:30 GMT http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=5577 http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=5082 Press Release - Six months after a rat eradication project began for the Aleipata Islands group in Samoa, a follow up visit after the operation reports no sign of the Pacific rat on Nu'utele Island. Mon, 12 Apr 2010 08:43:30 GMT http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=5082 http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=4861 A new iguana species that was causing alarm in parts of Fiji was determined to be an herbivore, therefore not a threat to islanders' food source - seafood. It was also determined to be a new species. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 05:25:30 GMT http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=4861 http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=4678 A marine iguana which has been causing fear among inhabitants of an island in Fiji is currently being studied by experts who have said that it is a rare species of iguana. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:00:30 GMT http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=4678 http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=4546 Palau has declared itself as the world's first shark sanctuary, ending all commercial shark fishing in its waters and inviting other nations to follow suit. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 07:47:30 GMT http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=4546 http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=4395 Press Release - As fairytales go, Hamelin used a pied piper and pipes to rid the town of rats. In real life, Samoa is using a helicopter and rat bait. Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:07:30 GMT http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=4395 http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=4017 The three bird species are part of the 2009 Red List compiled by the Birdlife International and the International Conservation Union. Wed, 20 May 2009 08:36:30 GMT http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=4017 http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=3796 Scientists have discovered more than 50 new animal species in Papua New Guinea in an expedition in the country. Fri, 27 Mar 2009 06:47:30 GMT http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=3796 http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=3665 Press Release - The leatherback (Dermochelys coriacea) is the world's oldest and largest turtle. Having witnessed the extinction of the dinosaur and the development of mankind, this magnificent sea creature is now facing extinction in our Pacific Ocean. Mon, 02 Mar 2009 23:50:30 GMT http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=3665 http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=3148 A sugarcane farmer was surprised by giant pawpaws harvested from his backyard. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:51:30 GMT http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=3148 http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=2937 A coconut crab discovered in Pohnpei in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) is the largest in Pohnpei's history. Fri, 31 Oct 2008 03:04:30 GMT http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=2937