Fisheries for our Future

Fisheries for our Future – An Educator’s Guide to Marine Conservation provides teachers and students with the opportunity to learn about, investigate and take action regarding issues affecting marine conservation in the South Pacific.

The South Pacific Marine environment is thought to be one of the most unique and varied in the world. The region is rich in coral reefs and marine life, and has a number of species that are found nowhere else in the world.
With a marine area four times larger than its land area, Pacific Island communities rely heavily on the marine environment to provide food and income. Fish and shellfish are food for locals and are also sold commercially. Coral islands and reefs support a growing tourism industry.

However, the marine environment is under pressure from increasing human populations and development. The biggest issues currently facing marine conservation include pollution, unsustainable fishing practices and climate change. Live & Learn Environmental Education believes that education is one of the best tools to address these threats.