Enforcement training to benefit coral in Micronesia
"Strengthen law enforcement institutions supporting coral reef conservation in three Micronesian nations: Palau, the Federal States of Micronesia, and the Marshall Islands. From June 2012 until December 2013, project activities were undertaken within thre...
FY09 coral reef ecosystem monitoring in the Federated States of Micronesia
Monitoring results of the health and population of coral and fish of four states (Kosrae, Pohnpei, Chuuk, and Yap) in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) are summarized in this progress report.
FY2010 Coral reef ecosystem monitoring in the Federated States of Micronesia
The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) is comprised of 607 islands found within four states: Kosrae, Pohnpei, Chuuk and Yap. The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) is comprised of 607 islands found within four states: Kosrae, Pohnpei, Chuuk and Yap. T...
Capacity assessment report for the Federated States of Micronesia
"To assess the current capacity needs of those monitoring/managing corals reefs and marine protected areas in Micronesia and whose activities are currently being funded by the NOAA cooperative agreement; MCT developed a capacity needs checklist. The check...
An overview of SEM-Pasifika assessments in Micronesia
Over the past five years, more than nine socioeconomic assessments have been conducted in Micronesia following Socioeconomic Monitoring Guidelines for Coastal Managers in Pacific Island Countries (SEM-Pasifika). Resource managers and community members in ...
Building sustainable coral reef monitoring and management capacity for the Micronesia Challenge, and beyond
"This report composes three sections. The first section provides highlights of the gains we have achieved and are achieving to date as well as how we are achieving them. The second section highlights the focus areas that we need to strengthen in order to ...
Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia Takaieu and Dehpehk communities training and assessment report : socioeconomic monitoring guidelines for coastal managers in Pacific Island countries (SEM-Pasifika)
SEM-Pasifika is a set of community-based socioeconomic monitoring guidelines developed specifically for coastal managers in Pacific Island countries. Since its launch in 2008, several SEM-Pasifika trainings have been conducted throughout Micronesia. Asses...
Coral reef monitoring data from sites across Micronesia from 2009-09-29 to 2019-08-20 (NCEI Accession 0162463)
Benthic, fish, and macroinvertebrate census data are collected from sites around Micronesia as part of the ongoing Micronesia Challenge. Information on the program can be found at (www.micronesiareefmonitoring.com). Survey sites are selected around each i...
The Micronesia Conservation Trust (MCT) is pleased to provide its final progress report describing efforts achieved under this Cooperative Agreement (CA) for “Expanding Science-to-Management Frameworks for Coral Reef Ecosystems Across Micronesia” that was...
Indicators for monitoring social impacts of the Micronesia Challenge : an addendum to Socioeconomic Monitoring Guidelines for Coastal Managers in Pacific Island Countries (SEM-Pasifika)
This document has been developed to serve the Micronesia Challenge community. It is meant to be used in conjunction with the larger SEM-Pasifika guide and to facilitate the implementation of the MC socioeconomic indicators. As such, these indicators are n...
"This report consolidates information gathered under the NOAA Cooperative Agreement Building Sustainable Coral Reef Monitoring and Management Capacity for the Micronesia Challenge and Beyond agreement no: NA11NOS4820011. To assess the current capacity nee...
A Review of Socioeconomic Work in the Commonwealth of the Notrthern Mariana Islands
"This review takes a look at nine specific SEM-related reports that are based on surveys and information gather in the CNMI that are related to natural resource management between 2009 and 2017. The purpose of this review is to identify what gaps, if any,...
Adapting to a Changing Climate Workshop report, Saipan, CNMI, March 4-8, 2013
In 2010, The Micronesia Conservation Trust (MCT) supported the development of community based climate change adaption tools for the Micronesia region. To design the most appropriate and usable products, consultants reviewed existing climate change (CC) ad...
New marine algal records from the Polynesia-Micronesia region of the Pacific Ocean
"The first known collections of marine algae from Santa Rosa Reef, a submerged seamount located 46 km south-south-west of Guam in the Mariana Islands, occurred at 10.0 to 13.7 m depths in 2003 and 2005. Dasycladus vermicularis, a green alga known predomin...
A threats and needs assessment of coastal marine areas in the states of Kosrae, Chuuk and Yap, Federated States of Micronesia / Willy Kostka, John D. Gavitt.
"Kosrae, Chuuk and Yap States in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) depend heavily on their reef fisheries for food and revenue derived from sales to local markets. Diving and other tourism activities in marine areas of the States are also important...
A rapid ecological assessment of the coral, fish, and seagrasses of Pohnpei, Ahnd, and Pakin, federated states of Micronesia : findings and recommendations / prepared by the Conservation Society of Pohnpei.
"The report describes the results of surveys of biodiversity and status of fish communities of Pohnpei, Ahnd and Pakin Atolls in August and September 2005. The primary goal of the fish survey was to provide a comprehensive inventory of reef fishes inhabit...
A field and household assessment of non-commercial fishing, per capita consumption and trade patterns for coral reef fishery management improvement in Pohnpei, Micronesia [electronic resource] : final progress report / Kevin D. Hopkings & Kevin L. Rhodes.
"This research project is being conducted to help determine the amount and type of reef fish being taken from Pohnpei's reef and lagoon. The purpose of the project is to learn how much fish people eat and catch in Pohnpei, in addition to thoughts and feel...
Sem-Pasifika socio-economic survey : Metipw community Madolenihmw Pohnpei FSM
SEM-Pasifika is a set of community-based socioeconomic monitoring guidelines developed specifically for coastal managers in Pacific island countries. Beginning in 2008, several SEM-Pasifika trainings have been carried out across Micronesia. Assessments ha...
Recent advances in lagoon-based farming practices for eight species of commercially valuable hard and soft corals : a technical report / Simon Ellis, Eileen Ellis.
Reports on research into coral farming practices in Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia.
Socioeconomic monitoring for the Micronesia Challenge: Measuring progress in effective conservation
"This blog entry highlights recent progress being made regarding social science applications to coral reef monitoring and management in Micronesia (both U.S. domestic and international)."
Development of a Micronesia Challenge Endowment for CNMI
"The Micronesia Challenge (MC) endowment is currently valued at over 18 million dollars. The full capitalization of the endowment for the MC will provide a targeted, yet flexible and accessible, source of direct finance for conservation initiatives and pr...
"The Micronesia Challenge (MC) is focused on effective management of marine and terrestrial resources. To measure how effective management actions are toward achieving the biodiversity and socio-economic benefits intended to result from the Challenge, mem...
Commercial coral-reef fisheries across Micronesia: A need for improving management
"A dearth of scientific data surrounding Micronesias coral-reef fisheries has limited their formal assessment and continues to hinder local and regional management efforts. We approach this problem by comparing catch-based datasets from market landings ac...
"Data do not speak for themselves" - Analyzing social science data in Micronesia
"In 2010, socioeconomic monitoring was launched in Micronesia based on SEMPasifika (Socioeconomic Monitoring Guidelines for Coastal Managers in Pacific Island Countries). This community-based monitoring effort aims to better understand the conditions of t...
Enforcement training to benefit coral in Micronesia
Coral reef monitoring data from sites across Micronesia from 2009-09-29 to 2019-08-20 (NCEI Accession 0162463)