Coral “Super Reef” search: Scientists are racing to find heat-tolerant coral reefs that can keep recovering as global warming drives record bleaching, including a “super reef” corridor idea linking resilient reefs across the Marshall Islands, Kiribati and Tuvalu. EU tuna access and cold-chain rules: Fiji, Kiribati, Solomon Islands and Tuvalu officials trained on new EU requirements for how tuna must be frozen onboard vessels, with temperature control now tied directly to market access. Dengue surge across the Pacific: Dengue outbreaks are reported in Kiribati and several other Pacific islands, with thousands of cases and pressure on hospitals since early 2026. Clean shipping pact: Pacific transport ministers signed the Pacific Blue Shipping Partnership to coordinate a low-carbon, climate-resilient transition for regional maritime routes, including Kiribati. Digital and youth safety in the Pacific: Kiribati’s youth and women’s minister warned that AI and social media can spread misinformation and harm mental health, even as they support education and culture. Fisheries management shake-up: Tokelau has been removed from the Nauru Agreement, risking revenue from tuna access days—highlighting how regional fisheries rules can quickly change livelihoods. Health cooperation: India and Kiribati discussed deeper healthcare support, including drugs, dialysis machines and sea ambulance services.