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| 14 | Coastal communities in total | |||
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| Community unit: districts. |
Coastal fisheries management areas
In Nauru, marine resources are owned by the state. Traditional knowledge and fishing practices are recognised, and district communities can apply to the fisheries minister for the delineation of a community fisheries management area and the registration of a community fisheries management committee. The government can assist the community fisheries management committee with the development of a community fisheries management area plan.
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Coastal fisheries management areas can be created under the Coastal Fisheries and Aquaculture Act 2020. District communities manage these areas for the purpose of protecting the coastal fisheries and marine resources to ensure their long-term sustainability.
- Coastal Fisheries and Aquaculture Act 2020 -see parts 3 and 4
For further detailed information, visit the legal profile page for Nauru on Reeflex.
Community-based management approaches are described as a strategy towards achieving the corporate objectives outlined in the Nauru Fisheries and Marine Resources Authority Corporate Plan 2015–2020.
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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
- 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, Nauru 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