Annual Report 2009

“I reaffirm the great importance of the continuing partnership and collaborative efforts between the SOPAC Ocean & Islands Programme and UNEP/GRID-Arendal and the great value with which this partnership is viewed by the Pacific Island member nations of SOPAC.” – Dr. Arthur P. Webb , Manager, Ocean & Islands Programme

Earthwire Marine “Earthwire Marine”, a new addition to the Earthwire service, was launched in June 2009. This is a free online service collating and delivering daily news re-

lating to the marine environment. www.earthwire.org/marine

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