Biodiversity Assessment Report : Maramasike Passage, Malaita

Under the MESCAL project, the objectives of this assessment are to;

* Improve understanding of mangrove ecosystem functions, values, key threats, and processes at a local and regional scale;

* Provide a standardized method to assess shoreline mangrove condition and change over time;

* Generate community awareness of mangroves and encourage local environmental stewardship;

* Conduct a rapid and representative survey of fish and mobile crustacean assemblages;

* Conduct a rapid survey to accurately determine key biodiversity and biomass characteristics of mangrove stands at the demonstration site;

* Establish a long-term visual record of mangroves at the demonstration site