Environment and development in coastal regions and in small islands

Coastal region and small island papers 15

Table of contents

Foreword
Memorial for a remarkable man
Executive summary (in English, French and Bislama)
1.	Introduction
	Customary marine tenure in Vanuatu
	Background to Vanuatu
2.	Survey of marine resource management measures, 1993 and 2001
	Methodology
	Grouped results of marine resource management measures
	Specific marine resource management measures
		Trochus and green snail management
		Control of sea turtle harvest
		Fishing ground closures and control of spearfishing and use of nets
		Controlled harvesting of bêche-de-mer
		Marine protected areas
3.	Assessment of village-based marine resource management measures
	A local conservation ethic
	Department of Fisheries extension activities
	Marine tenure disputes
	Village-based enforcement and factors affecting compliance
	Police support for customary law
	Legislated support for marine resource management
	Closed Area Order
	Community Conservation Areas
4.	Final remarks
	Education – not just for villagers
References
Annex 1:		Vanuatu village-based marine resource management regulations  for tenured fishing grounds, 1993 and 2001

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