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For the past two years (2002 – 2004), the Department was focused on developing a comprehensive management plan for the Rock Islands Southern Lagoon. This 5-year Management Plan is the product of that collaborative effort with The Nature Conservancy and Palau Conservation Society. Our vision is to maintain the spectacular beauty and the abundant and diverse natural and cultural resources of the Rock Islands Southern Lagoon Management Area so that it can continue to be used and enjoyed by current and future generations of the people of Koror and Palau, and remain a central part of our culture and lifestyle. The overall goal is to provide for the sustainable use of the natural resources of the Management Area. This will be achieved through the implementation of four broad management objectives focusing on: • maintaining biodiversity; • preserving traditional, cultural and recreational uses; • providing for sustainable subsistence and commercial fishing; • and providing for high-quality tourism and recreational activities that do not degrade the environment. All use of the area must be environmentally sustainable, culturally compatible and provide benefits to the people of Koror and Palau. The Management Plan is divided into 10 priority management issues and actions: harvest of fish, harvest of invertebrates, declining turtle populations, endangered dugongs, forest/terrestrial issues, climate change, tourism and other recreational activities, infrastructure construction and development activities, boating and invasive species. Following approval of this plan, a Comprehensive Management Act for the Rock Islands- Southern Lagoon Area will be developed. This will be accompanied by regulations, which can be updated as necessary, to enable implementation of regulatory aspects of this plan not already governed. The new Act will replace Koror State Public Law No. K6-113-00, which is the Year 2000 Rock Islands Management and Conservation Act. The State Government allocates not less than 50% of the revenue generated from the sale of Rock Island Use Permits (as established by K6-113-2000) to fund the department’s programs and activities within the Management Area. This year, 2007, the Rock Island Use Act was amended to establish a separate permit for the Jellyfish Lake ($35) and increased the Rock Island Use Permit ($25). The duration of these permits is 10 days from the date of purchase. All the revenue derived from the sales of these permits will be used to fund the the management of the Rock Islands Southern Lagoon Area and specific management for the Ongeim’l Tketau, Jellyfish Lake. In addition the department also collaborates with a number of national and international agencies and organizations to build its capacity, attain additional funding sources, and strengthen community outreach, conservation and research initiatives in the Management Area. 132
8.2 <strong>KOROR</strong> <strong>STATE</strong> ENVIRONMENTAL AND CONSERVATION LAWS Table 1: Koror State Acts & Regulations relevant to the Management Area Regulation Purpose Reference Effective General Resource Use Permit for Shell Collection Regulates collection of shells, except for MO 46- 1969 scientific purposes or for food. 69 Photo Permit (commercial use) Regulates commercial photography (still & MO 50- 1969 movies) by non-residents of the State. 69 Harvesting restrictions in the Rock Prohibits harvest of any marine of terrestrial 1973 Islands, Decree by Ngarameketii, Chief Council of Koror life by non-residents of the State, & the taking of domestic animals to the Rock Islands. Littering and Trash Disposal Prohibits littering and any disposal of trash K2-34- 1989 Fishing License (commercial) Harvesting & cutting of vegetation in mangroves. Sardine harvesting restrictions Rock Islands Management & Conservation Act Economic & non-economic values of coral reef ecosystems Rock Islands Management & Conservation Act Amendment Rock Islands Management & Conservation Act Amendment State Parks-Koror Side Japan Friendship Bridge & Long Island Fishing License Amendment (Non- Commercial use) Land Crab Act (rekung el daob, rekung el beab, kesuar) in the Rock Islands Regulates commercial harvest of marine resources, & prohibits use of damaging fishing techniques. Prohibits harvest of vegetation in mangrove & wetlands below high tide. Prohibits sale of sardines (mekebud) & restricts fishing or capture of sardines (mekebud, mearu, & teber) for 4 days before & during full moon. Designates tourist activity areas, & requires that all tourists hold a valid Rock Island User Permit. Recognizes the economic & non-economic values present in coral reef ecosystems in Koror State waters, & authorizes the Governor to put in effect rules & regulations to enforce this Act. Exempts children 5 years old or less, & visitors to Dolphin Pacific (only) from requiring a Rock Island User Permit. To require a separate permit and payment of a $35.00 fee for persons to enter Jellyfish Lake, and increase Rock Island Use fee to $25.00. Duration of the permits to be 10 days. Also establishes the use of fee collected, to regulate activities in Jellyfish Lake, and prohibit entry to other Jellyfish Lakes. Designates Koror State Parks in these two areas. Prohibits non-Palauan citizens from fishing from land on Koror Island. Fishing license permits fishing from a boat or registered watercraft only. Prohibits the taking, possession, & sale of live or dead land crabs during certain times, & undersized or berried crabs at any time. 89 K4-68- 95 K6-110- 2000 K6-95- 99 K6-113- 2000 K6-121- 2001 K6-126- 2001 K8-180- 2007 K7-132- 2002 K7-138- 2003 K7-140- 2003 1995 2000 1999 2000 2001 2001 2007 2002 2003 2003 133
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Chapter 4: TRADITIONAL & CONTEMPORA
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Permission to utilize information P
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when diving, make sure their buoyan
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weak or non-existent currents. Insi
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Gozan Maru A 305ft long naval cargo
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Though most conservation areas are
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3.4 Seagrass Beds Palau has extensi
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Usually, spawning occurs 3-5 days a
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3.6 Threats to Coral Reefs 3.6.1 Pr
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3.6.2 Climate Change What is coral
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Coral Bleaching Event in Palau The
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glacial period, approximately 20,00
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Lake and lagoon golden jellyfish al
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Jellyfish Lake’s golden jellyfish
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How many golden jellyfish inhabit t
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anemone population has quickly expa
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3.8 Important Marine Life 3.8.1 Mar
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3.8.3 Sharks A lot of bad publicity
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Pat Colin Human Impacts Turtle popu
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Sources for Additional Reading: The
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Organization and focus Oceana=works
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