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Rare, pristine coral reef shaped like roses discovered off Tahiti

The reef is thought to be one of the largest found at such depths and scientists were struck by how little climate change had impacted it.

20 Jan

New images show devastation caused by deadly tsunami in Tonga

A UN spokesperson said all houses seem to have been destroyed on the island of Mango and only two remain on Fonoifua island.

19 Jan

Tonga confirms death toll as pictures give glimpse of volcano damage

The eruption in the South Pacific has effectively cut Tonga off from the rest of the world.

18 Jan

Tsunami threat recedes from huge Pacific volcanic eruption

An existence in jeopardy: How Kiribati is being swallowed by rising seas

Women become record breakers by rowing 2,400 miles in the Pacific

Ex-Royal Marine Steve Sparkes becomes first blind person to row across Pacific

Ex Marine to become first blind person to row across the Pacific

Scot becomes youngest person to row 3,000 miles across Pacific

Ferry sinking survivors rescued after four days at sea

First female crew to row the Pacific near journey's end

Coxless Crew to row unaided across the Pacific

'Amazingly intact' WW II-era aircraft carrier discovered

Fisherman washes ashore after more than a year adrift

Yachtswomen injured by giant wave