Australasian Biogeographic Realm (http://www.panda.org/about_wwf/where_we_work/ecoregions/ecoregion_list/index.cfm)
Part of the World Wildlife Federation's web site, this page leads information about ecosystems of Australasia and the Pacific. Users can search by either country or ecoregions and are then led to detailed descriptions of the environment in the chosen area.
The Indo-Pacific Conservation Alliance (http://www.indopacific.org)
Founded in 1998, the Indo-Pacific Conservation Alliance aims to study and conserve the native ecosystems of the tropical Indo-Pacific region, and to support traditional peoples in their stewardship of these globally significant natural resources. Its web site contains information about biodiversity, research, and programs in Indonesia, Melanesia, Polynesia and Micronesia.
Island Directory: Palau (http://islands.unep.ch/CLW.htm)
Part of the United Nations Environmental Program, this web site provides basic geographic information about Palau including all its constituent islands.
Maps of Palau (http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/palau.html)
Part of the Perry-Castanada Library Map Collection, this web site provides maps of Palau including a historical map.
Micronesia Water and Wastewater (http://www.omip.org)
The Micronesia Water and Wastewater training project is designed to help communities in Palau, the Federated States of Micronesia, American Samoa, Hawaii and Guam improve the operation, maintenance and management of the water and wastewater utilities. Its web site contains information about its accomplishments, team members, and schedules as well as links to detailed information about activities in specific regions.
Military Geology of Palau Islands, Caroline Islands (http://www.geocities.com/ctrlburn/introduction.html)
Presents the Military Geology of Palau Islands.
Palau International Coral Reef Center (http://www.picrc.org)
Launched in 1993, the Palau International Coral Reef Center seeks to address issues concerning health, population, environmental degradation and the aftermath of natural disasters. Its web site contains information about its mission, its research center and the Palau aquarium.
Palau: Paradise of the Pacific (http://www.pbs.org/edens/palau/)
The Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) presents an online supplement to "Palau: Paradise of the Pacific," an episode from the natural history series "The Living Edens." The episode highlights the marine life in the waters of Palau.
South Pacific Regional Environment Programme (http://www.sprep.org.ws)
Based in Apia, the South Pacific Regional Environment Programme is the Pacific region's major intergovernmental organisation charged with protecting and managing the environment and natural resources. Its web site contains information about natural resources, nature conservation, coastal management, marine species, Pacific birds, invasive species, biodiversity, pollution, environmental awareness, climate change and international waters.
Traditional Navigation in the Western Pacific (http://www.museum.upenn.edu/navigation/Intro.html)
An on-line presentation of the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, this web site contains information about traditional navigation techniques and the science involved in them. There is information about astronomy, meteorology, geography and culture as well as a bibliography.
World Wild Federation South Pacific Programme (http://www.wwfpacific.org.fj/)
This web site contains information about Pacific ecoregions, marine ecosystems, forest ecosystems, wetland ecosystems, climate change, mining and conservation in the Pacific, as well as the World Wildlife Federation's publications and activities.
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