French Polynesia Flashcards
1
Q
Anaa atoll
A
Fly fishers travel here to find bonefish
Hotel developers and tourist industry want to develop
Older local generation want to keep idyll - younger want more opportunities
2
Q
The Island Initiative (NGO)
A
Sustainable economic activities so people stay
Research - 100 fish species
Presentations to community + education in school
3
Q
Educational Managed Marine Area (EMMA)
A
2km^2 covers fish spawning corridor
97% signed up for rahni - traditional ban on fishing in that area for 1-3 months
3 traditional fish traps to funnel fish into central area for public fishing
4
Q
Island Initiative community
A
Community fund to set up new businesses -hand printed sarongs
Taught how to make properties and teach fly-fishing
