Seagrasses & Mangroves : Solomon Islands assessment

Abstract

This is the first extensive survey of seagrass resources in the Solomon Islands. Other impacts were similarly localised, and included soil erosion related to coastal agriculture (coconut plantations), sewage discharge (human and agriculture), industrial pollution, port/village infrastructure/dwellings and overfishing. Most of these impacts can be managed with appropriate environmental guidelines. Future recommendations include: establishing more protected areas, promoting seagrass and mangrove conservation through development of education resource materials, and establishing a Pacific Island monitoring program of seagrass and mangrove ecosystem health