Four Pacific Nations Announce Plans for Extensive Ocean Corridor
Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, Fiji, and Solomon Islands collectively propose the Melanesian Ocean Corridor of Reserves to protect rich marine biodiversity.
In August 2026, four Melanesian countries—Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, Fiji, and the Solomon Islands—revealed plans to establish the Melanesian Ocean Corridor of Reserves. This initiative aims to create one of the world's largest networks of marine protected areas across a biologically rich section of the Pacific Ocean. The corridor is intended to safeguard marine biodiversity and sustain ecosystem health throughout the region.
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Mongabat — Four Pacific nations are planning one of the world’s largest ocean corridorsTHE QUESTIONS THIS EVENT LEAVES BEHIND