The Republic of Palau global reef expedition final report. vol 12

Abstract

Our mission to Palau in January 2015 allowed us to observe some of the most beautiful and pristine coral reefs in the Pacific Ocean. We found the benthic communities to be in good condition and the reef fish communities to be comparable to other nearby countries surveyed in the south and wester pacific. With additional management of local fishing pressure, particularly near more populated areas, it is possible that the fish communities can be some of the best in the world.