The Pitkern Blog
Dispatches From One Of The Most
Remote Island Groups In The World
Pitcairn Recognised As Global Sanctuary for Endangered Sharks
Pitcairn’s waters are now globally recognized as sanctuaries for endangered sharks. Henderson and Ducie islands, designated as ISRAs by the IUCN, protect species like grey reef and critically endangered whitetip reef sharks.
Opening Of Pitcairn’s New Marine Science Base
It was an honor to celebrate the opening of the Marine Science Base which stands as a beacon of Pitcairn’s commitment to safeguarding our oceans and the amazing marine wildlife within the MPA.
The Whales Season Resumes
It's the time of year for Humpback whales to frequent our waters. From all over the the island we can see and hear them slapping and diving. How lucky are we?
Student Report: The Best School Trip Ever
We are very thankful to you all for supporting us on the best school trip ever! A very grateful thank you goes out to our teacher Iona for coming up with the idea and for the passion and determination to make the trip to Oeno, Henderson and Ducie happen for us.
Pitcairn Islanders refuse to let Covid-19 halt vital climate change research
The coronavirus epidemic has upended scientific research, with much fieldwork postponed or called off. But not on Pitcairn Island, where plucky residents decided that Covid-19 wouldn’t halt vital climate change and marine conservation work.
