Deep-Sea Health & Climate Risk: A new push to mine apple-sized polymetallic nodules in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone raises big questions for Pacific ecosystems, where most species are still unknown and impacts could ripple into food and livelihoods. Ocean Governance Power Imbalance: A legal expert warns that behind-the-scenes diplomacy in ocean and climate talks can sideline Pacific and Global South voices, even when public promises sound strong. Tuvalu Fossil-Fuel Scrutiny: Tuvalu PM Feleti Teo says AFP’s report that the Tuvalu Trust Fund was invested in oil and coal is “not a good look,” with the government reviewing Mercer’s management. EU Seafood Safety: Pacific fisheries officials in Suva trained on EU Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1449, tightening freezer-vessel temperature rules to prevent histamine-related scombroid poisoning and protect access to the EU market. Youth, Jobs, and Health: A Tuvalu youth survey links poverty mainly to unemployment and unequal development, with the capital Funafuti concentrating jobs and services. Clean Water & Power Challenges: Tuvalu and the Asian Development Bank reviewed ongoing projects, focusing on clean water, reliable electricity, and maintaining outer-island transport and services. Energy Costs for Vulnerable States: UNCTAD warns oil-price spikes could add about US$20.4B to vulnerable economies’ annual fuel bills, straining public services for nearly a billion people.