Palau's President Holds World's First Live Underwater Interview | Vantage on Firstpost

Palau’s President Surangel Whipps Jr. has made history by conducting the world’s first live underwater interview. Wearing scuba gear, he spoke beneath the Pacific Ocean alongside Estonian swimmer and ocean activist Merle Liivand, using Li-Fi technology. The event aimed to raise awareness about ocean conservation and climate threats facing Palau, a Pacific island nation of about 18,000 people. Rising sea levels, coral bleaching, and stronger storms are endangering its coasts. The interview joins similar climate appeals made by leaders from the Maldives, Seychelles, and Tuvalu, highlighting the growing risks for island nations.

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