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Solomon Islands Marine Assessment

Report

Solomon Islands

Publication date: June 1, 2006

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The Solomon Islands Marine Assessment represents the first nationwide evaluation of marine biodiversity, habitats, and fisheries, surveying reefs, seagrasses, fishes, invertebrates, and cetaceans across seven provinces. Results reveal extraordinary coral and fish diversity, mostly healthy habitats, and emerging threats from fishing and land use, informing priority actions for conservation, sustainable fisheries, and locally managed marine areas

Subject Tags

  • Reefs
  • Marine protected areas
  • Ecosystem management

Executive Summary

The Solomon Islands Marine Assessment was the first broad-scale survey of the nation’s marine resources, conducted in 2004 across seven provinces. Led by international experts, it documented exceptional coral, fish, seagrass and cetacean diversity, confirming the region as part of the Coral Triangle. The study found generally healthy habitats, identified emerging threats, and provided conservation and fisheries management recommendations.

 

Citation

Green, A., Atu, W., Ramohia, P., Green, A., Lokani, P., Atu, W., ... & Almany, J. (2006). Solomon Islands marine assessment. Solomon islands marine assessment: technical report of survey conducted May, 13, 8-15.