The UN Secretary-General issues a “global SOS” about the rising sea levels in the Pacific Ocean
Water levels have risen by up to 15 cm in some areas of the Pacific over the past 30 years – the global average during the same period was 9.4 cm
Scientists discover ghost of ancient mega-plate that disappeared 20 million years ago – “Pontus plate”
Scientists have dubbed it the "Pontus plate" because at the time of its existence, it sat under an ocean known as the Pontus Ocean
About half a billion dollars worth of cocaine was found floating in the Pacific Ocean
It's enough to service the New Zealand market for 30 years!