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COMPOSANTE 2C – Projet 2C2
Amélioration de la connaissance de la biodiversité – Taxonomie
Mars 2007

Presentation on By-catch and Integrated Ecosystem Management (BIEM) - Strengthening turtle conservation and management in the Pacific at the launch of the Pacific Regional Marine Species Programme Action Plan 2022-2026

Call Number: [EL]

Physical Description: 9 p.

The Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) through its Pacific sub-regional office are joining forces to provide support to Pacific delegates to the international UN Oceans Conference.

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Call Number: [EL]

Physical Description: 2p. : ill. (col.) ; 29cm.

The Fiji Islands Marine Eco region which includes our coastal, Inshore and offshore marine environment is rich in marine biodiversity and endemism. A natural and vibrant ecological mosaic, it links coastal forests and mangroves; tidal estuaries, seagrass beds and lagoons; rich coral reefs and barrier islands.

The workshop was planned and organized by a steering group consisting of R.L. Brownell Jr., R.R. Reeves. N.J. Gales and W.F. Perrin (see Annex 1 for a list of participants). Brownell handled logistics and Reeves chaired the meeting in Samoa. Financial support was provided by WWF (International). The Ocean Conservancy, Animal Welfare Institute. Humane Society of the United States. Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society. U.S. Marine Mammal Commission and U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Tuvalu Statement at the Whale in a Changing Ocean Conference, Vava'u, Tonga

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Physical Description: 5p. : 29cm.

A report on the convention on migratory species for the conservation of cetaceans and their habitats in the Pacific Islands region

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Physical Description: 24 p.

There are low and high islands in the Pacific Ocean. All islands have some of the same environments (kinds of places such as coral reff, open ocean and forests)

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Call Number: [EL]

ISBN/ISSN: 978-982-9123-87-9

Physical Description: 36 p. : col. Ill, 29 cm

Government of New Caledonia declaration at the Whales in a Changing Ocean Conference, Vava'u, Tonga

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Physical Description: 5p. : 29cm.

The Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) and Maritime New Zealand
(MNZ) were engaged to assist the Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji (MSAF) with an oil spill
environmental risk assessment. The project team visited Fiji’s major ports and transfer terminals. The
aim of this exercise was to provide recommendations to support Fiji’s commitment to improve oil spill
prevention and response.

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Call Number: [EL]

ISBN/ISSN: 978-982-04-0540-0,978-982-04-0541-7

In mist of the COVID-19 pandemic, less fishing boats have been seen on the ocean. This enforces break in fishing, pressure will clearly benefit the snapper population as it is the most popular table fish for both commercial and amateur fishers for northern North Island in New Zealand. Much have been said about the potential benefits for wildlife from the COVID-19 global epidemic; some of the endangered species have come out of hiding and are seen in some cities in countries that on the lockdown eg.

In a unique partnership that crosses community, language, province, and religious borders, the Arnavon Marine Park seeks to strengthen our spirit and cultural links to the environment through the preservation and protection critical habitats and species in the first and longest operating marine protect area within Solomon Islands. We do this in the belief that one of our roles on Earth is to be good stewards and caretakers of the natural gifts that we receive from it and also appreciate the choice that we make today will also affect the lives of those who will come after us.

Petitioner Defenders of Wildlife (“Defenders”) is dedicated to the protection of all native animals and plants in their natural communities. With more than 1.2 million members, supporters, and activists, Defenders is a leading advocate for the protection of threatened and endangered species. Defenders’ 2013-2023 Strategic Plan identifies sharks and other elasmobranchs as one of several categories of key species whose conservation is a priority for our organization’s work

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This 5th National Report for the Republic of the Marshall Islands provides an update on the biodiversity status and trends, as well as progress towards the implementation of the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020 including the Aichi Biodiversity Target 2020.

Sustainable development Goal 14 of the United Nations aims to "conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development". Achieving this goal will require rebuilding the marine life-support system that deliver the many benefits that society receives from a healthy ocean. Here we document the recovery of marine population, habitats and ecosystems following past conservation interventions. Mitigating the major pressures like climate change could help in achieving structure and functional marine life by 2050.

Low islands in the Pacific Ocean that are far from continets started as underwater vocanoes. The lava from the volcano rose above the ocean surface became an island with high hills or mountains.

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Call Number: [EL]

ISBN/ISSN: 978-982-9123-89-3

Physical Description: 42 p.

This factsheet was published by SPREP to provide small facts on its work in the reagion to provide technical support and advise to its members on the on-going works towards saving our Pacific Oceans etc.

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Physical Description: 4 p.

Finding help to get the ACMP registered as Solomon Islands first national park in May.

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Physical Description: 11 p.