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A reef fisherman from Walalung Village on the island of Kosrae, Micronesia.
KOSRAE REEF FISHER A reef fisher from Walalung Village on the island of Kosrae, Micronesia. © Nick Hall
An anemonefish shelters in the tentacles of a closed up reef anemone.

Our Priorities

TNC works with communities and government to develop solutions for island resilience that help chart a course to a more sustainable, resilient and biodiverse future.

palau islands.

How Aquaculture Siting is Supporting Food Security and Conservation in Palau

The Republic of Palau is attempting the balancing act of ensuring food sovereignty, strengthening their economy and protecting marine ecosystems. And, they're looking to aquaculture to get them there.

in northern Palau.

Community Co-op In Palau’s Northern Reefs Save Fish

Fishermen in the northernmost waters of the Republic of Palau began noticing that fish were getting smaller, and each trip was landing fewer fish.

A downed palm tree lays across a beach.

Micronesia Challenge

These island nations have made a big, bold commitment to care for nature.

Tuna caught near Seychelles

Transparency for Tuna

Global fish stocks are in decline, but a new tuna management scheme by the Federated States of Micronesia offers a blueprint for recovery. By working to manage half of the world’s skipjack tuna stocks sustainably, Pacific islanders are leading the way in ensuring that fish, and people, are protected for generations to come.

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