Ocean Governance & Peace Push: Pacific Islands Forum leaders renewed a global appeal for peace, urging dialogue and respect for UN Charter rights as climate-related pressures hit small states hardest. High Court & Rights: A major legal ruling on false imprisonment of refugees says detention becomes unlawful when removal is no longer reasonably practicable, with government immunity arguments rejected. Ocean Sustainability in Action (Palau): Palau signed an Ocean Sustainability Policy to guide management of its marine territory amid rising seas and shifting fish stocks, aligning conservation with community needs. Seabed Minerals & Power Politics: Deep-sea mining is increasingly tied to US-China competition, with new deals and talks involving Nauru and Tonga, raising stakes for Pacific seabed governance. World Ocean Day Focus: Former PIF secretary-general Dame Meg Taylor warned that militarisation and foreign funding could weaken Pacific-led ocean control, calling for stronger economic self-determination. Nauru’s Phosphate Boom Story: A look at how Nauru’s phosphate wealth surged fast, then collapsed into dependence—an environmental and economic cautionary tale. Regional Fisheries Update: Tokelau exits the Nauru Agreement, losing access to the Vessel Day Scheme, while New Zealand backs efforts to rejoin. Energy Idea (OTEC): A primer on Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion highlights steady power potential from warm-cold seawater temperature differences, plus freshwater benefits.