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 Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme

This chapter describes the diversity and distribution of mangrove, seagrass and intertidal flat habitats in the tropical Pacific (25°N–25°S and 130°E–130°W), outlining the role they play in supporting coastal fisheries in the region, and summarising the critical requirements for establishing and maintaining these habitats.

 Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme

In the Pacific Islands region, fish and invertebrates (specifically shellfish) fulfill important ecological roles in coastal and oceanic habitats, and many species are targeted by fisheries, making vital contributions to food security, livelihoods, government revenue and cultural heritage. This report discusses how climate change is expected to have profound effects on the status and distribution of coastal and oceanic habitats, the fish and invertebrates they support and, as a result, the productivity of fisheries and aquaculture

 Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme

This study first presents the general knowledge on shark exploitation and vulnerability. Then, the status of coastal shark fisheries in the Pacific Islands is addressed from the angle of the data available for this region and on the basis of information collected through a questionnaire that was sent to the fisheries department of the Pacific countries. In the last part, prospects for management and regulation are discussed.

 Department of Environment,  Climate Change & Emergency Management (DECEM),  FSM

Considering the concerns of climate change and its impacts on coastal fisheries resources, SPC implemented the ‘Monitoring the Vulnerability and Adaptation of Coastal Fisheries to Climate Change’ project with funding assistance from the Australian Government’s International Climate Change Adaptation Initiative (ICCAI).

 Nauru Department of Commerce,  Industry and Environment

Report on fisheries economies

 Nauru Department of Commerce,  Industry and Environment

A report prepared for ADB, FFA and the World Bank

 PNG Conservation and Environment Protection Authority

Rapid Marine Biodiversity Assessment of Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea—Survey II (2000)

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 Department of Environment,  Tuvalu

Semese Alefaio, Simeona Italeli, Lotokufaki Kaitu, Ursula Kaly, Paeniu Lopati, Filipo Makolo, Lale Petaia, Maani Petaia, Hetoa Taula, Foe Tetoa and Aveta Vaguna 2018. 

Tuvalu Fisheries Department (TFD)

The second analysis of a creel survey which was undertaken by TFD as part of its on-going mandate to improve fisheries livelihoods and food security in Tuvalu in line with Te Kakeega III and TFD’s Corporate plan.

 Department of Environment,  Tuvalu
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 Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme

Annual reports for pelagic fish harvest and catch, reef fish catch and market sales, aquaculture export, activities, and projects for the Marshall Islands Marine Resources Authority (MIMRA).

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