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Overview of CBFM
CBFM site-based coverage
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| 27 | Coastal communities in total | |||
| 14 | Coastal communities covered by CBFM | |||
| 14 | CBFM sites active* | |||
| Community unit: atolls. |
Reimaanlok
In the Marshall Islands, the Reimaanlok process promotes a close working relationship between the Marshall Islands Marine Resources Authority (MIMRA), local governments, and communities to facilitate the development of resource management plans.
Image: © MIMRA
Reimaanlok conservation areas are established as marine protected areas – parks or reserves – under the Fisheries Act 1997. PAN local resource committee members need to be approved by the community. Under the Marshall Islands Management and Development of Local Fisheries Act, the Local Government Council is responsible for taking measures for the protection of local fisheries up to 5 nautical miles.
For further detailed information, visit the legal profile page for Marshall Islands on Reeflex.
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References
- Gillett R. and Lightfoot C. 2002. The contribution of fisheries to the economies of Pacific island countries: a report prepared for the Asian Development Bank, the Forum Fisheries Agency, and the World Bank. Manila: ADB (Pacific studies series). 218 p. https://www.adb.org/sites/default/files/publication/28819/contribution-fisheries.pdf
- Gillett R.E., Fong M. 2023. Fisheries in the economies of Pacific Island countries and territories (Benefish Study 4). Noumea, New Caledonia: Pacific Community. 704 p. https://www.spc.int/digitallibrary/get/ppizh
- Marshall Islands Marine Resources Authority (MIMRA) website - http://www.rmimimra.com/index.php/about-us/rmipan
- O’Connor S., D'Andrea A., Recio-Blanco X. and Devez S. 2023. Legal guide to enabling and strengthening coastal fisheries co-management in the Pacific. Noumea, New Caledonia: Pacific Community. 212 p. https://www.spc.int/digitallibrary/get/s5b7j
- Pacific Data Hub. 2022. Population Statistics Map, Marshall Islands 2022. Population Dashboard, SPC. Available at: https://pacificdata.org/population-dashboard
- Pacific Law and Policy Database on Coastal Fisheries and Aquaculture (Reeflex) - https://www.spc.int/CoastalFisheries/Legislation/main
CBFM site-based coverage references
- Govan H. and Lalavanua W. 2022. Status of Community-based Fisheries Management in Pacific Islands Countries and Territories: survey report. Noumea, New Caledonia: Pacific Community. 70 p. https://www.spc.int/digitallibrary/get/H_uNgzxUo7kB36r