American Samoa coraf reef initiative: 2000-2004; U.S. all islands coral reef initiative strategy
American Samoa Coral Reef Advisory Group. 2000. American Samoa coraf reef initiative: 2000-2004; U.S. all islands coral reef initiative strategy. Pago Pago, American Samoa
The American Samoa Coral Reef Advisory Group comprises the American Samoa Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Commerce (which includes the American Samoa Coastal Management Program and Fagatele Bay National Marine Sanctuary), the Department of Marine and Wildlife Resources, the National Park of American Samoa and the American Samoa Community College. The Group is charged with the policy, planning and implementation of coral resource protection programs for the Territory. The Group has developed a plan of action for our Territory for the next five years. Included in the plan are research and monitoring proposals, education projects, an enforcement program, and a plan for a legal review with the aim to modify or introduce legislation to assist in coral reef management. This project package would enable us to continue developing an understanding of the processes and impacts that affect our coral reef resources, and to tackle the human issues of public education and regulation.