Pitcairn MPA

Happy World Whale Month. Today we celebrate the gentle giants of our oceans. A reminder of why the Pitcairn Marine Protected Area matters and why protecting our oceans is more important now than ever. #pitcairnmpa #worldwhalemonth #humpbackwhale

Every January 23, Pitcairn Island marks Bounty Day, remembering the 1790 burning of HMS Bounty. #pitcairnmpa #bountyday #pitcairnisland

Fish dissections were being carried out on Nanwei, Red Snapper and Fafaia to collect size, weight, gonads and otoliths to determine breeding cycles, age and sex. This work began in November 2025 and will continue for one full year. #pitcairnisland #fishdissecting #pitcairnmpa

On Thursday the 4th, we welcomed Aster, originally adopted in Ethiopia, she is the third dog to arrive on the island and the most remote “diplodog” in the British Foreign Service network. Her name is a popular Ethiopian name derived from the Ancient Greek word for "Star".

Visit from Hanseatic Spirit. The last cruise ship of the year. It was wonderful to welcome new faces to Pitcairn. Visitors enjoyed the delicious lunch, local markets and exploring the islands beauty. #PitcairnIsland #CruiseShip #HanseaticSpirit

On Friday, 14th, Deputy Governor, Paul Greenhalgh hosted the Global Mile 2025. The route was filled with laughter and conversations. It proved to be a refreshing and uplifting way to start the morning, setting up a positive tone for the rest of the day. #PitcairnIsland

Lest we forget. 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month the community of Pitcairn Island gathered to reflect on those who served and sacrificed. A day to remember, reflect and stand together. #PitcairnIsland #RemembranceDay #Served

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The Science expedition 2025 – Operation Gannet has successfully concluded! Click for more informations. 😁 instagram.com/p/DO6zhJhEx7x/…

Henderson is one of the world's least disturbed raised coral islands. It supports 73 plant species, 9 of which are found nowhere else in the world. Click the photo for more informations. 😁 instagram.com/p/DOtjLOukrdc/…

Meet the 2025 Pitcairn Expedition team. Over the next week, the scientists will work alongside the Pitcairn team to study these remote environments, focusing on coral health, seabirds, fish populations, habitat mapping and ocean chemistry. #PitcairnExpedition2025 #PitcairnMPA

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Happy MPA day from Pitcairn Islands 🏝️🐋

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‼️Community Engagement Activity‼️ Andy from RSPB is demonstrating to members of the community how to catch a Pitcairn Endemic Sparrow to gather data such as wing span, beak length and the ability to tag with a leg ring to further monitoring data! #pitcairnmpa #pitcairnsparrow

🥰🪸Map Your Love for the Ocean🐋📍 Can you find Pitcairn⁉️🇵🇳 Drop a pin (using the link below) in an ocean or coastal place that is meaningful to you. You can upload any media (photos, videos, audio, artwork) about that place, and tell us why you love it! love-ocean.marine-conservation.org

!?Looking to study on Pitcairn Island!? Look no further with the Pitcairn Island Marine Science Base! Well equipped to suit the needs of you and your team! Click on the link below to view! youtu.be/P0oKVbPMZ2k?si… @ukgovbluebelt @The_MMO @Morigenos_org

Read @ukgovbluebelt latest blog to find out why MPAs are not only important to nature but humans! The blog also features a case study from #Pitcairn #MPA.