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The International Waters Project (IWP) is a seven-year project aimed at addressing the root causes of degradation in Pacific island international waters. The coastal component of the IWP supports the establishment of 'pilot' projects in each of 14 participating countries. Among other things, the project aims to address economic incentives that result in unsustainable practices.

This reports presents the information gathered during a short (10-day) survey of the marine resources of Palmerston Island, Cook Islands, carried out in September 1988. The report essentially consolidates, in publishable form, the draft version of the survey results and fishery management recommendations presented to the Cook Islands Ministry of Marine Resources in early October 1988.