Ocean Governance & Geopolitics: Former Pacific Islands Forum SG Dame Meg Taylor used World Ocean Day to warn that militarisation and dependence on outside funding could weaken Pacific control of ocean decisions, urging unity and economic self-determination as global powers press for influence. World Ocean Day Focus: A separate World Ocean Day explainer links ocean decline to climate impacts like acidification and sea-level rise, arguing that stronger marine protected areas and ocean health are tied to livelihoods, trade, freshwater and food. Deep-Sea Mining Race: A new report says seabed minerals are now entangled with U.S.-China power plays, with Washington exploring deals involving Nauru and Tonga and China holding agreements with Kiribati and the Cook Islands—raising stakes for Pacific nations’ control of resources. Pacific Tuna Success: The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency released a major review of two decades of regional tuna management, saying Pacific nations now handle 54% of the world’s tuna catch while keeping major stocks healthy. EU Seafood Rule Impact: EU food-safety changes are set to affect about 97% of Pacific Island-flagged freezer vessels exporting to the EU, with training in Suva aimed at keeping market access. Climate-Resilience Forestry Training: FAO-backed forestry capacity building in Fiji and Samoa focuses on sustainable teak and pine production to help Pacific ecosystems and communities better handle climate stress. Nauru Detention Protest: An Australian woman’s plea highlights a hunger strike by Tony Kellisar at Nauru detention, after deportation from Western Australia, as he protests conditions and inability to leave.