State of the coral reefs of Solomon Islands : coral triangle marine resources: their status, economies, and management

Abstract

Solomon Islands is the eastern most range of the Coral Triangle, the global epicenter of marine biodiversity. Coral reefs play an important role in the lives of Solomon Islanders for both direct and indirect benefits. In this report we describe the coral reefs of Solomon Islands and what is currently known about aspects of its biota, the utilisation, governance and management of coral reefs and related marine resources and ongoing coral reef conservation issues and initiatives.