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Science of Pacific Island peoples : Fauna, Flora, Food & Medicine. Vol.3. Edited by John Morrison, Paul Geraghty, Linda Crowl.

Environment impact assessment (EIA) means an examination, analysis and assessment of planned activities with a view of ensuring environmentally sound and sustainable development.

Stranding of a cetacean (whales & dolphins) refers to an animal that has run aground or left in a helpless position on shore. Stranding can include: Live animal(s) that have run aground and are unable to return unassisted to and in the water or to its natural habitat Dead animal(s) that have been washed up on the beach, shore or is still floating in the water.

This report records and presents an account of the Pilot Water Education Project for Samoa executed from the October 2003 to January 2004. Freshwater is not only a resource for human use but also provides important habitats for many native plant and animal species. Hence, water cannot be isolated but must be seen as one element in a broader ecosystem.