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Table 7: Fish Species Regulated by National Law Palauan name Meteunger el’ temekai Ksau’ temekai Tiau Mokas Katuu’tiau Tiau FAO common name Brown marbled grouper Camouflage grouper Squaretail coral grouper Blacksaddled coral grouper Blacksaddled coral grouper Leopard coral Scientific name Epinephelus fuscoguttatus Epinephelus polyphekadion Plectropomus areolatus Plectropomus laevis Plectropomus laevis Plectropomus leopardus grouper Meyas Rabbitfish Siganus canaliculatus Berdebed, kemedukl Ngimer; maml Aquarium Species (various fish, anemones , jellyfish, sponges, crustacea ns, and mollusks) Humphead parrotfish Humphead wrasse (also known as Napoleon Wrasse) Bolbometopon muricatum Chelinus undulatus Minimum Size Harvesting Season No Closed April 1 thru July 31 No 25 inches from beak to centre end of tail. No harvesting at all Closed March 1 thru May 31 Open Closed Other restrictions Illegal to buy or sell during closed season. Illegal to buy or sell during closed season No export whatever the size. No export whatever the size. No Open Fishing & export restricted to people in possession of an Aquarium Collecting Permit. Table 8: National Regulations for Turtle Harvest Green (Melob) Hawksbill (Ngasech) Turtle turtle 34 in (81cm) carapace length 27 in (69 cm) carapace length. Closed June thru August & Dec thru Jan. Closed June thru August & Dec thru Jan. No taking of eggs, no taking of female while she is on shore. No taking of eggs, no taking of female while she is on shore. 152
8.4 Environmental Quality & Protection Board What is EQPB? The EQPB is responsible for protecting and preserving the environment for all its citizens. Any major environmental changes must be reported to their office. The types of environmental changes that EQPB handles affect the tourist industry. EQPB is funded by the EPA. Public participation in all areas of this task including compliance, monitoring, and enforcement is essential. Major areas of concern: 1. Water Quality – EQPB regularly tests marine and drinking water quality in all states. Public announcements issued over the radio if drinking water in Koror and/or Airai is not safe. Advise all tourists not to drink water straight from the tap – unless boiled first! 2. Earthmoving Activity – any construction or other activity which disturbs or alters the surface of the land, a coral reef or bottom of a lagoon, (including but not limited to, excavation, dredging, embankments, and reclamation on a lagoon, land development, subdivision development, mineral excavation including sand, ocean disposal, and moving, and depositing or storing soil, rock or earth.) a. any activity of this kind requires a permit from EQPB b. Mooring buoys need a permit c. Civil penalties can be up to $10,000/day d. Earthmoving activities can have devastating impacts, short and long term, on water quality as well as ecosystems 3. Solid Waste – Solid waste must disposed of in an approved facility a. Civil penalties for littering/illegal disposal of solid waste – up to $10,000/day b. If it is your vessel and clients throw trash overboard, you as well as the tourists are responsible for violating Palau Solid Waste Regulations 4. Pesticides and Hazardous Materials a. Oil and Batteries are extremely damaging to marine environments and should never be disposed of in any of our waters. 1. dispose of batteries in solid waste disposal facility 2. Penalties – can be up to $10,000/violation b. Pesticides and Common Household Cleaning Products can also be damaging. 1. phosphates encourage growth of algae 2. surfactants bind to fish gills 3. bleach, in high concentrations, kills everything including corals 4. Use eco-friendly alternatives which can also be less expensive! 5. Sewage discharge – All point source discharge requires a permit from EQPB. a. All marine vessels with toilet facilities are required to have a Marine Sanitation Device. Enforceable by US Coast Guard. b. Port a Potties can also be used if used appropriately c. Raw sewage is potentially dangerous because of high bacteria doses and disease-causing organisms d. Penalties – up to $10,000/violation 153
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Koror State Government Tour Guide C
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Chapter 4: TRADITIONAL & CONTEMPORA
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Permission to utilize information P
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1.1 Geography of Palau 1.1.1 Locati
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1.1.3 Geology and Formation The vol
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sports activities. Tourism has also
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approval of the OEK is the creation
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Chapter 2: The Tour Guide 20
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2.1.3 Roles of the tour guide Apart
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2.4.1 Snorkel in the Comfort Zone T
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when diving, make sure their buoyan
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• When leading a group you must w
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2.9 Interesting Natural History Fac
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weak or non-existent currents. Insi
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the cut and drift along the edge of
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Gozan Maru A 305ft long naval cargo
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Chapter 3: Marine Environment 38
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Though most conservation areas are
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2. Reduce unnecessary burning. Burn
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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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3.8.5 Sea Snakes and Sea Kraits Alt
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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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This section covers a few aspects o
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4.2 Palauan Money Udoud According t
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4.5 Rock Island Art and Historical
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4.6 Stone Monoliths Stone carvings
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4.8 Bai A traditional Palauan meeti
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traded metal tools with them, and t
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5.1 Historical Periods The history
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5.1.3 Modern Times At the start of
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Site Name Ngerengchol 5.2 Historica
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5.3 Best Practice Guidelines for Si
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6.1 An Overview Traditional Knowled
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• Carbon dioxide excess • Decom
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