Location
SPREP LIBRARY
Publisher
The University of Queensland
Publication Year:
2004
Publication Place
Australia
Physical Description:
14 p.
Call Number
[EL]
Collection
Material Type
Language
English
Record ID:
34869
Legacy PEIN ID:
74871
General Notes
Available online
Available online
Subject Heading(s)
Marine biodiveristy - Protection - Solomon islands
Marine resources - Protection - Solomon Islands
Protected areas
Protected areas - Oceania
Protected areas - Management
Marine resource
Marine resource management
Marine resources - Pacific - Oceania
Marine resources - Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands
Abstract
This proposal will provide the scientific basis to support sustainable management of the Marovo Lagoon in the Solomon Islands, while maximising use of local marine resources for the benefit of local communities. The health of coastal marine ecosystems in the Marovo lagoon, like many sites around the world, are at risk due to inappropriate land use adjacent to coastal rivers and the lagoon (FAO 1994; Umali etal. 1987; WWF 1999a & b; World Bank 2000). Mangrove, seagrass and coral habitats provide the basis of most food chains in tropical regions; hence any deterioration in the condition or health of these habitats will lead to significant losses in both physical and functional benefits derived from these coastal ecosystems. Both intentional (wetland reclamation, point source pollution discharge, destructive fishing practices) and unintentional (increased run-off due to clearing, non-point source pollutant release) anthropogenic activities can lead to serious degradation of these important habitats and lead to a reduction in productivity of the ecosystem.
Location
SPREP LIBRARY
Publisher
The University of Queensland
Publication Year:
2004
Publication Place
Australia
Physical Description:
14 p.
Call Number
[EL]
Collection
Material Type
Language
English
Record ID:
34869
Legacy PEIN ID:
74871
General Notes
Available online
Record Created: 12-Aug-2008
Record Modified: 16-Dec-2020