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'The ocean is overflowing': UN chief issues warning about Pacific sea level rise

The Pacific Islands are being hit harder than most, suffering a triple blow of ocean heating, sea level rise and acidification.

27 Aug

Trio rescued from tiny pacific island after spelling out 'help' in sand

Three sailors have been rescued from a tiny Pacific Ocean islet after spelling out "HELP" in the sand using palm leaves following a week of being stranded.

11 Apr

Royal Navy's HMS Tamar visits remote islands - scene of Mutiny on the Bounty

Crews helped dispose of unexploded bombs and helped build a community centre on Pitcairn Island

11 Feb

Retired solicitor spent 60th birthday rowing in Pacific Ocean for charity

Australian and dog lost at sea for three months lived on raw fish and rainwater

Rare, pristine coral reef shaped like roses discovered off Tahiti

New images show devastation caused by deadly tsunami in Tonga

Tonga confirms death toll as pictures give glimpse of volcano damage

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