Utwa-Walung marine park project : the South Pacific Biodiveristy Conservation Programme Project Preparation document

Abstract

The island of Kosrae, located in the Caroline Islands group in the mid-Pacific Ocean, is one of the four states of the Federated States of Micronesia. It is a high volcanic island in a location noted for its lush vegetation and beautiful, productive coral reefs. The people of Kosrae have recognized the unique features of their island and sought ways to protect their resources.