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This publication is an outcome of the "Internatinoal Consultative Workshop for Economic Valuation and Policy Priorities for Sustainable Management of Coral Reefs" held at the WorldFish Center's Headquarters in Penang, Malaysia over the period 8-10 December 2001.|The overall goal of the workshop was to identify future directions for economic and policy research relevant to the sustainable management of coral reefs. This publication contains the workshop's overview of current issues and problems in coral reef mangement. It also includes keynote papers, and case studies of the economic valuation and socioeconomics of coral reefs and of policy instruments and management techniques for coral reefs and marine resources. The final section of this publication consists of the workshop participants recommendations for future research.

Over the past three decades, the South Pacific Applied Geoscience Commission (SOPAC) has served as an essential regional organisation, conscious of its vital and growing role among the peoples of the Pacific. The changing development needs of this vibrant region have been reflected in our broadening mandate and sharpening focus on fundamental priorities at national and regional levels.