Coral Reef Alert: Marine scientists have confirmed a crown-of-thorns starfish outbreak in Koror’s Ngederrak Conservation Area, with officials and reef experts urging urgent monitoring and community action to prevent major coral loss. Restoration Push: PICRC and the Great Barrier Reef Foundation hosted a week-long coral restoration planning workshop (May 25–30) to build local capacity, strengthen regional partnerships, and map out long-term reef recovery work. Community Aquaculture: Palau opened its first community-managed satellite giant clam hatchery in Koror (June 26), aiming to supply farmers with quality clam seedlings, ease pressure on wild stocks, and support livelihoods—especially for women shifting from wild harvesting to aquaculture. Reef Farming Results: A giant clam farming project in Palau’s eastern state of Melekeok has already reseeded nearly 5,000 adult cultured clams onto degraded reefs, with more planned to boost reef resilience. Forum Coverage Training: Journalists and media teams are in Koror for the PIF Reporter Workshop ahead of the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ Meeting, focusing on governance, story sovereignty, and broadcast reporting skills. Migration Update: Palau says the U.S. has begun deporting migrants to Palau under a resettlement deal, with the first deportee leaving after about two weeks. Health Outreach: Taiwan Root Medical Peace Corps completed a five-day mobile health mission across Palau, delivering consultations, basic lab testing, pharmacy services, and community health education. Telecom Upgrade: PNCC is in the middle of Palau’s biggest telecom buildout, replacing its mobile network and rolling out fiber-to-the-premises under the U.S. ReConnect program. Culture & Learning: Poor Richard’s Books highlights a sea-and-nature themed pick, “The Wreck of the Mentor,” while Palau’s regional arts scene gets a reminder from Hawaiʻi: the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Performing Arts Center will close for its first major renovation since opening.