Presentation Outline:1. Unique Importance of Site2. Summary of Theory of Change3. Conservation Threats & Solutions4. Planning Phase Outline/Timeline5. Research & Purpose of Research6. Team/Stakeholders

PAREM (TIUN REEF) MPA: 1st “OFFICIALLY

LEGISLATED” marine protected area

Located in one of the largest AREAS OF BIODIVERSITY SIGNIFICANCE(ABS) in the Chuuk Lagoon

Home to endangered species: HAWKSBILL TURTLE & NAPOLEON WRASSE

Home to 4 ENDEMIC BIRDS & 1 ENDEMIC BAT species

100% COMMUNITY BASED

FOUNDATION OF CAMPAIGN (TOC)

Threats to Our Reefs

Parem 2011 Socio-Economic Survey Local Fisherman with catch

Overfishing & harvesting by

ParemeseOverfishing & harvesting - Outsiders

destructive fishing

70% 78%

51%

SOLUTIONS TO THREATS:

Traditional Marker Signifying Reef Closure General Solutions

Better Site Governance & Management

Strengthen Site Enforcement

Community Needs to Support & Respect the MPA

PLANNING PHASE tIMELINE

Qualitative Research

Ecological Monitoring

Quantitative Research

Oct. – Nov.Sept. – Oct.

Barrier Removal Activities

Dec. - April

MPA BoundariesMPA Ordinance

Draft ProposalsIdentify Trainers

Finalize Management PlanMPA Management Committee1. Training For Committee2. Work-Plan For Committee

Team & Stakeholders

• Parem Mayor• Parem Dept. Mayor• Parem Municipal Council

• Parem Municipal Officers

• Chuuk Women Council• College of Micronesia• Land Grant

• Reef Owners• Chiefs• Church Leaders• Women’s Groups• Youth Groups• Fishers

• Dept. of Marine Resources• Agriculture Department• Chuuk EPA• Dept. of Education

Chuuk State Government

Parem Community

Parem Municipal

Government

Partner Organizations

& Others

KINISOU!