An multi-disciplinary initiative to address the growing economic repercussions of natural hazards on the Pacific Rim community.

A working paper on the effects of economic globalization on Pacific island environments, by Dr Colin Hunt of Queensland, Australia.

Micronesica is a University of Guam Journal of the natural sciences of Micronesia and related regions.

An association seeking to allow an open and productive exchange of ideas among academics, activists, and practitioners of environmental politics in the region.

Located at Akamai University in Hilo, Hawaii, offering a variety of distance-based graduate programs.

Offers field data collection, field monitoring and observation, and logistical support for researchers in the South Pacific region in various disciplines.

Australia`s national geological survey. It carries out geoscientific research to encourage increased investment in Australia`s minerals and petroleum industries; and to improve the management of natural hazards such as landslides and earthquakes.

Network of instruments and data centres monitoring seismic and volcanic activity. Features volcano cams and information on latest earthquakes.

Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences

Topics such as New Zealand`s natural environment, national parks, wildlife, the people, outdoors and eco-tours are covered.

Minerals and energy information, services and products from the State Government including geology, data, land access, tenures, exploration, surveys, infrastructure and project facilitation.

Access to geoscience (geology, geophysics, geochemistry, resource exploration, database) information from Australian governments at state and federal levels.

News, events, and publications relating to the society`s aim of the advancement of science and technology.

Challenger Deep got its name from the British survey ship Challenger II, which pinpointed the deep water off the Marianas Islands in 1951. Also called the Marianas Trench.

Explore the deepest part of the Pacific Ocean and the deepest location on Earth.

Fiji`s official gateway to Mining and Geoscientific information. The primary goal is to serve the public by providing information about mining and geoscience.

Formed in 1992 to counter a major shift towards privatisation of public lands and waters, with consequent loss of public recreational rights.

Swamps - the potentials, environmental impact, and soil and water management.

The environmental planning resource site. Best practice guidance on developing regional and district plans under the New Zealand Resource Management Act 1991, including a database of RMA publications and articles.