Review of the status of coral reefs around American Flag Pacific Islands and assessment of need, value, and feasibility of establishing a coral reef fishery managment plan for the Western Pacific Region
Hunter CL. 1995. Review of the status of coral reefs around American Flag Pacific Islands and assessment of need, value, and feasibility of establishing a coral reef fishery managment plan for the Western Pacific Region. Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council. Honolulu, Hawaii
Covers Pacific islands of American Samoa, Guam, Hawaii, Northern Marianas, and other American Flag Pacific Islands (AFPI); major area under the jurisdiction of Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council (WPRFMC); most resource use limited to areas close to shore and population centers; general condition of reefs varies from poor to excellent; precious coral, lobster, bottom fish and pelagic fisheries are currently managed; potential uses not currently managed include the collection of live corals and 'live rock' for aquarium trade; reef resources in most areas are not adequately mapped or inventoried and there is a great need for baseline info for conservation and management.