Coral Survival Research: Woods Hole scientists are racing to find “super reefs” in the Central Pacific—coral communities that can resist or bounce back from extreme heat—using reef mapping, lab heat-testing, and a robotic “Yellowfin” vessel to spot which corals bleach under warming seas. Marine Protection for Connectivity: Experts say the next step is building a multi-country network of marine-protected areas linking resilient reefs across the Marshall Islands, Kiribati, and Tuvalu, so heat-tolerant traits and coral larvae can spread to help recovery. Clean Shipping Pact: Pacific transport ministers signed the Pacific Blue Shipping Partnership in Majuro, aiming to coordinate a low-carbon, climate-resilient transition for regional shipping—relevant for island economies and sea routes that keep communities supplied. Dengue Alert: Multiple Pacific countries report elevated dengue activity, including Kiribati, with thousands of cases and ongoing mosquito-borne risk. Fisheries Access Pressure: Tokelau has been removed from the Nauru Agreement’s tuna management scheme, threatening government revenue tied to access days—highlighting how regional fisheries rules can quickly reshape Pacific livelihoods. Digital Risks in the Pacific: Kiribati officials warned that AI and social media bring both opportunity and threats like misinformation and youth harm, as cybersecurity concerns rise across the region.