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Abstract

Coral reefs in Micronesia and American Samoa appear to be amongst the most resilient in the world, despite numerous on-going threats;

There has been considerable recovery of reefs in western Micronesia (especially Palau) that were devastated during the massive coral bleaching in 1998;

The more remote islands support thriving communities of large reef fishes due to limited fishing pressures and habitat degradation;

Fish populations around major population centres show clear signs of over-fishing with few large fish observed because of fishing pressure, particularly spear-fishers using scuba;

Management and monitoring efforts are on-going throughout the region and numerous effective initiatives are promoting recovery of damaged coral reefs as well as the conservation of healthy ones;

Lack of enforcement continues to be one of the major hindrances to effective resource management outcomes and more support is necessary.

Item ID:	24211
Item Type:	Article (Research - C1)
ISSN:	1447-6185
Date Deposited:	17 Dec 2012 23:11
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