Giant Clam Boost for Palau: Palau opened its first community-managed satellite giant clam hatchery, aiming to grow high-quality seedlings for farmers, cut pressure on wild clams, and rebuild reef health. Pacific Security Tensions: China’s long-range nuclear-capable missile test over the Pacific—passing near Palau—has sparked fresh debate on regional safety and transparency, with Pacific leaders urging major powers not to turn the ocean into a testing ground. Palau’s Reef Recovery Story: New reporting highlights Palau’s reef revival after rat eradication, showing seabird-driven nutrient flow returning to land and sea. Forum Prep in Koror: Palau is ramping up to host the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting, with President Whipps joining Troika talks on climate resilience and the Blue Pacific strategy. ADB Financing for Resilience: The Asian Development Bank approved $12.5 million to strengthen Palau’s fiscal resilience and public financial management for shocks and extreme weather. Disability Rights Milestone: Palau’s House of Delegates honored Villaney “Lany” Remengesau for her historic election to the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Maritime Safety Notice: NEMO issued a Small Craft Warning for Kayangel and Angaur as rough seas persist, urging extra caution for boaters.