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This book provides a brief overview of some of the key aspects of the Solomon island's marine environments and the threats they face. The Solomon region's marine ecosystems are some of the most diverse and intact on earth. They have been identified as part of the 'Coral Triangle' which is an area of the highest biodiversity of coral and fish species on the planet. It is these rich resources that support the livelihoods of the rural population, Solomon people have been sustainably using these marine and forest resources for thousands of years. The recent change to commercial harvesting of forests and reefs as well as future climate change related impacts has and will continue to place new pressure on these resources.

Establishment public the State placed under the tutelage Ministry responsible for Environment Agency for Marine Protected Areas was founded in 2006. Its headquarters is in Brest. The antenna New Caledonia provides support to policies public conducted by the provinces and the government of New Caledonia in the management of the marine environment and natural resources . She provides leadership and secretariat of the Local Committee the French Initiative for Coral Reefs ( Ifrecor ) . She supports New Caledonia as part of the implementation of an integrated resource management policy and ecosystems of the maritime space of New Caledonia , in a perspective of sustainable management and Collaborative Coral Sea with Australia

Toothpaste, poke, puka shell necklaces, medicine and rain are just some of the things that come from the ocean. In many ways--more than we know--we are connected to the ocean. Without it, we could not survive. And guess what? the ocean depends on us too! Everything we do, including watering the grass, throwing away rubbish and snorkeling, has a huge effect on the sea and the creatures who live there.