Coral Resilience: New research highlights “super reefs” — nearly one-third of the world’s coral reefs show climate resilience — offering hope for protecting fragile ecosystems, with scientists aiming to link marine protected areas across the Marshall Islands, Kiribati and Tuvalu. Ocean Heat Surge: The seas logged a 100th straight day of record average heat, with temperatures staying far above long-term norms since early June, a warning sign for fish and other marine life. Tuvalu at the Climate Front: Pacific leaders meeting in Palau reaffirmed climate change as the region’s top threat and pushed for urgent action to keep 1.5°C within reach, better climate finance access, and stronger ocean-climate work ahead of COP31. Sea-Level Reality Check: Experts warn some Pacific sea-level risk planning may be based on flawed land-elevation data, with satellite readings sometimes measuring treetops instead of ground — a problem for communities living just metres above sea level. Overshoot, Not Just Emissions: A new UN report says the world is set to overshoot 1.5°C soon, and for the Pacific that means adaptation is no longer optional as flooding risk continues for centuries. Pre-COP31 in Tuvalu: Fiji’s Pre-COP31 will proceed in October “with or without” major leaders, using digital links to keep Pacific voices — including from Tuvalu — at the centre of negotiations. El Niño Watch: With a strengthening El Niño forecast, Tuvalu and neighbours are urged to prepare for drought, heavier rain in other areas, and pressure on drinking water, food and children’s health.