Palau

Contact

Carol O. Emaurois -
Head, Environmental Education/Public Relations Dept.
Palau International Coral Reef Center
P.O. Box 7086
Koror, Palau 96940
www.picrc.org

Latest News

In celebration of Palau Year of the Reef 2008 & the World Ocean Day an "Arts & Crafts Week at Palau Aquarium" was held from June 3 to June 9, 2008 for children from ages 6 to 10 years old. [More...]

On April 17th, 2008, President Remengesau signed a Presidential Proclamation declaring 2008 as the Palau Year of he Reef ( view the proclamation, PDF file).

Left to Right: Senator Alfonso Diaz, Kliu Basilius, Education Officer (EQPB), President Remengesau
John Wong & Carol O. Emaurois (PICRC)

Activities planned

Production of Arts & Tides Calendar 2008: Theme: Marine Protected Areas in Your Village. Same theme for PICRC's 7th Year Anniversary. Will bring some copies for distribution.
Essay Contest: Topic: What do Palau's Coral Reefs Mean To You?
Marine Animal Coloring Sheets for Restaurants
PSA's on TV, 2 on Mangrooves and 1 on Coral Reefs: What Can You Do for the Sake of Corals?
School Outreach Presentations on Coral Biology
Radio Programs
Billboards on Watersheds
Little Ms. Coral Reef Pageant: Awareness Program and Fundraiser
Earth Day 2008: Booth set-up with touch tank, games, and dissemination of collateral materials