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A national-scale Marine Spatial Plan (MSP) is one of the four key strategies in the recently launched Samoa Oceans Strategy (SOS) 2020-2030. The SOS aims to use the MSP process to support ecosystem-based adaptation, while strengthening community engagement in actions that enhance resilience to the impacts of climate change. As part of the MSP process, the Samoan Government has identified Samoa’s special and/or unique marine areas (SUMAs). This report synthesises data, literature and the outputs of a dedicated workshop identifying the selected areas.

E tele se vaega o le sami o Samoa o loo iai ni nofoaga taua ma ni itu faapitoa e ao ona mafaufau toto'a iai pe afai e fai ni fuafuaga e faaaoga mo atina'e poo le pulea tatauina o le sami.

Samoa a vast range of marine biophysical features, many of which are special or unique and potentially require articular reconsideration when planning for the optimal use and management of the country's ocean, which makes up 98% of the are under Samoa's jurisdiction.