Deep-Sea Mining & Geopolitics: A new explainer details how a China deep-sea mining fleet investigation found most mining-linked research time spent outside seabed mining areas, raising both environmental concerns and security questions about dual-use ambitions. Climate Mobility & Rights: A Pacific-focused analysis links climate change to statelessness risks, arguing governments must urgently activate protections as climate-driven movement becomes real. Fisheries Subsidies Deal: The WTO’s Fisheries Subsidies Agreement is framed as an environmental win for Pacific marine resources, but warns that the next “Fish 2” phase could be undermined if key countries stall talks. Kiribati Tourism Data: Kiribati’s International Visitor Survey 2025 report (via SPTO) shares tourism spending and satisfaction snapshots to support evidence-based planning. Pacific Media for Resilience: SPREP backs a regional media workshop to boost weather and climate reporting capacity across Pacific newsrooms. Super El Niño on Oceans: A fisheries-focused piece explains how Super El Niño can disrupt plankton productivity and destabilize marine food chains, threatening coastal livelihoods. Quad Ports in Fiji: Australia, Japan, India and the US plan port infrastructure in Fiji, with observers flagging potential US-China flashpoints.