World Ocean Day Special: President Whipps Jr. on Island States Ocean Summit (ISOS) Success

Photo Sources: Office of the President, Republic of Palau, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan By Christopher Cottrell June 8, 2026, Palau__The historic Island States Ocean Summit (ISOS) that closed last Thursday in Tokyo, has indelible importance, especially today June 8, World Ocean Day, Palau President Whipps Jr. tells the Micronesia Sun. As the Co-Chair of The Nippon Foundation, Ministry …

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Tsunami Threat for Guam, CNMI, Palau and FSM

Photo Sources: US National Weather Service Guam By Christopher Cottrell June 8, 2026, Federated States of Micronesia___The US National Weather Service Guam has issued a Tsunami warning this morning for Guam, CNMI, Palau, and the FSM following the 7.8 to 8.2 magnitude earthquake this morning in Mindanao, Philippines. The warning reads: Valid Monday, June 8, 2026 An earthquake with a …

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NOAA: FSM, Marshalls, and Marianas Face More Tropical Cyclones for 2H 2026

Photo Sources: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) By Christopher Cottrell June 5, 2026, Federated States of Micronesia__ The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Western North Pacific (WNP) Tropical Cyclone Outlook posted today portends “above-normal activity” for storms in FSM, Marshalls, Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands (CNMI) in the second half of 2026, particularly towards …

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