Sunday, September 7, 2008
~ Sunday, September 07, 2008 ~
Protection and restoration
Aerial photo of Ahus Island, Papua New Guinea
Aerial photo of Ahus Island, Papua New Guinea
Inhabitants of Ahus Island, Manus Province, Papua New Guinea, have followed a generations-old practice of restricting fishing in six areas of their reef lagoon. While line fishing is permitted, net and spear fishing are restricted based on cultural traditions. The result is that both the biomass and individual fish sizes are significantly larger in these areas than in places where fishing is completely unrestricted.[35][36]
It is estimated that about 60% of the world's reefs are at risk due to destructive, human-related activities. The threat to the health of reefs is particularly strong in Southeast Asia, where an enormous 80% of reefs are considered endangered.
Organisations as Coral Cay, Counterpart [37] and the Foundation of the peoples of the South Pacific are currently undertaking coral reef/atoll restoration projects. They are doing so using simple methods of plant propagation. Other organisations as Practical Action have released informational documents on how to set-up coral reef restoration to the public.[38]
The reefs in the world NEED OUR help!!
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