Ocean Protection: Fiji and Panama launched a new “Mesopelagic Zone Conservation Challenge” to safeguard the ocean’s twilight zone (200–1,000m), warning that fishing and deep-sea mining could harm the food web and the climate-regulating “carbon pump.” Coral Resilience: Scientists using AI identified “coral havens” where cooler currents and other conditions may help reefs survive heat and storms, mapping thousands of climate-resilient areas across dozens of countries. Climate Risk for Pacific Families: SPREP says El Niño conditions are now established, with Western Pacific countries likely to face drier-than-usual conditions and higher drought risk, while parts of the Central/Eastern Pacific may see above-normal rainfall. Fast Climate Payouts: Tuvalu’s new high-tide parametric insurance has paid A$30,675 to 409 households automatically after flooding triggers—no forms, no claims. Ocean Governance in Vanuatu: Vanuatu’s Oceans Act and a dedicated Ministry of Oceans are highlighted as the country backs stronger global ocean rules, including the BBNJ treaty and rights-based environmental protection. Fisheries Pressure: Tokelau has been removed from the Nauru Agreement tuna scheme, losing Vessel Day Scheme access and putting a major revenue stream at risk—Vanuatu is reported to take its place. Clean Shipping Pact: Seven Pacific transport ministers signed the Pacific Blue Shipping Partnership to coordinate a low-carbon, climate-resilient maritime transition, with Vanuatu included.