This IMMA encompasses coastal and offshore waters of the main group of the Solomon islands. Overall knowledge on marine mammal populations in the area remains scarce but dedicated surveys have highlighted an important diversity of species.
Dugong conservation status, estimated numbers and threats in the Pacific basin. Dugong movement and connectivity and advances in some key monitoring tools.
To document, promote and enhance the social, cultural, economic, biological, and ecological values of sharks and rays for Indo-Pacific communities, both now and for future generations
Assess and characterized fishery bycatch research by catch reduction technologies in coastal and pelagic fisheries, population assessments and wildlife trafficking. Pacific leatherback sea turtles population assessment and threat reduction
Multiple turtle species, widely distributed and poorly studies with some exceptions. Some species are ocean wanderers (eg leatherbacks) others are more sedentary (eg hawksbills)
The purpose of this work was to consult with Pacific islands countries and territories to determine progress on implementation of the 2013-2017 action plans. Identify issues and challenges with implementing the plans. Obtain feedback about the plans in general. And the objective is to develop a series of Marine species action plans for 2022-2026
A healthy Pacific ocean with thriving populations of whales, dolphins, marine turtles, dugongs, sharks and rays, and seabirds and the associated ecosystems on which they depend, which assures the aspirations of Pacific island peoples and protects their natural and cultural heritage.
A healthy Pacific ocean with thriving populations of whales, dolphins, marine turtles, dugongs, sharks and rays and seabirds and the associated ecosystems on which they depend, which assures the aspirations of Pacific island protects their natural and cultural heritage.