Project title

"This project seeks to establish a long term coral monitoring program in Yap State which yields data beneficial to the assessment of reef health' over time. These data will provide the information necessary to initiate a public education and awareness program to promote conservation of Yap's coral reef resources at the community level. This newly developed monitoring program calls for collaboration between State entities, public and private, and especially local communities, to influence positive efforts in coral reef management and conservation"--Project summary.

Professional Paper

Funding: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Coral Reef Conservation Program, Fisheries Habitat Conservation Program; project number: 1413; contract number: NA06NMF4630109;

Micronesia (Federated States)

Coral Reef Conservation Program (CRCP)