Creating rural livelihoods in Solomon islands through environmentally-friendly aquaculture and trade of marine ornamentals : phase II final report

Abstract

This is the final report of the NZAID-funded project that aimed to establish a viable commercial enterprise for the culture of marine ornamentals for the aquarium trade as a livelihood option in the Western Province, Solomon Islands. This report describes the outcomes of phase II (2009-2010) of this two phase project which began in 2005. It also provides an overall assessment of the effectiveness of the full project in providing farmers with the capacity to become involved in a small-scale environmentally sustainable business activity as well as assessing the long-term sustainability of the marine ornamental trade.