Kingdom of Tonga National Aquaculture Management and Developmet Plan

Abstract

In the Pacific, dependency on fisheries resources for social and economic well-being, food security and livelihood cannot be overstated. Given continued population growth, climate change and natural disasters, and a growing dependency on cash economy, most fisheries resources, particularly coastal fisheries are under pressure and exploited at a level that is not sustainable to meet continued food security and livelihood needs for Pacific Islanders.