Water Safety Checks: Marshall Islands EPA reported clean results from routine June testing at fish processing plants (Marshall Islands Fishing Venture and Pan Pacific Foods) and Majuro hospital dialysis water, with one school station contamination at Ajeltake Public Elementary School fixed immediately and cleared on a follow-up test. Climate & Ocean Health: Marine labs and scientists are urging Japan to pause its planned Fukushima discharge into the Pacific, saying data gaps remain and warning of serious concerns, while pointing to options raised by the Pacific Islands Forum’s expert panel. Pacific Peace vs Militarisation: The Pacific Conference of Churches warned leaders not to let the “Ocean of Peace” vision be overtaken by military interests, citing the Veitacini Treaty’s deterrence and defence provisions and linking the debate to the region’s nuclear legacy and wider environmental pressures. Rising Seas Hitting Homes: A new Pacific Security College policy paper highlights land loss as a growing faultline for peace and security, noting worsening flooding in Majuro and cracks and more frequent flooding at Enewetak. Space Rescue for Swift: NASA and Katalyst Space Technologies are racing to save the aging Swift Observatory from early reentry, with a rescue spacecraft launched from over the Marshall Islands on July 3. Shark Week Spotlight: Shark Week 2026 coverage includes science that challenges “mindless killer” myths and points to Marshall Islands waters where the U.S. detonated 67 nuclear bombs between 1946 and 1958.