Coral farming as means of sustaining livelihoods and promoting resource management

Jane Wia, Fraser A Januchowski-hartley, Rachael U Lahari, Tau Morove, Helen M Perks, Katherine E Holmes

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Abstract

With the ongoing transition between the barter and the cash economy in Papua New Guinea (PNG), traditional resource production and exploitation must adapt to the changing markets. The increasing demands for goods and services have resulted in coastal and marine resources in PNG showing signs of overexploitation. Andra Island in Manus Province is one of many islands whose inhabitants are highly dependent on the sea for sustenance and ...
Original languageAmerican English
Pages9-13
Number of pages5
StatePublished - 2012
Event12th International Coral Reef Symposium - Cairns, Australia
Duration: Jul 9 2012Jul 13 2012

Conference

Conference12th International Coral Reef Symposium
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CityCairns
Period7/9/127/13/12

Keywords

  • acropora
  • betel nut
  • coral farming

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