Ocean Protection & High Seas: Bloomberg Philanthropies pledged $260M to help small island nations turn the new High Seas Treaty into real ocean protection, funding management and enforcement where plans currently stall. Biodiversity Under Pressure: A French marine foundation warned that more than a third of shark species face extinction as overfishing, fin trade and climate change drive steep declines. Local Species Conservation: King Charles painted partula snails at London Zoo, marking conservation work tied to their planned return to French Polynesia later this year. Deep-Sea Mining Fight: An American startup is seeking U.S. approval to explore seabed mining just beyond French Polynesia’s maritime border, raising concerns about bypassing international rules. Pacific Climate Risk: El Niño is underway, with forecasts pointing to a strong event that could intensify storms and disrupt Pacific weather and ecosystems. Nuclear & Regional Security: France’s Pacific commander said France had advance notice of China’s SLBM launch, while Pacific civil society groups condemned nuclear threats across the region. Fukushima Waste Questions: Pacific Islands Forum leaders renewed calls for clear, evidence-based answers on Japan’s plan to dump treated Fukushima wastewater. Tourism & Climate Context: A study ranked Bora Bora among the happiest destinations, while travel rankings also highlighted the Maldives—useful context as climate impacts increasingly shape visitor experiences.