Marine Atlas: Maximizing Benefits for Fiji

A MARINE LAYER CAKE

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Malau

Taveuni

Savusavu

Nabouwalu

Lautoka Nadi

Levuka

Suva Harbor

Vunisea

DEEP SEA MINING TENEMENTS AND UNDERWATER CABLING

VESSEL TRAFFIC (2013 - 2014)

FishingVessels

Oil Exploration License and Applications Deep Sea Mineral Exploration

CargoVessels

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OtherVessels

Submarine Cables

Ports

Sources : Becker et al, 2009; Claus et al, 2016; Mahlknecht, 2016; Smith and Sandwell, 1997.

Sources : Becker et al, 2009; Burke et al, 2011; Claus et al, 2016; Smith and Sandwell, 1997.

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TUNA CATCH (2001 - 2010) (metric tonnes) >0 - 50 50 - 100

100 - 250 250 - 400 400 - 500 500 - 800 800 - 2000 2000 - 2700 No Data

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Sources : Becker et al, 2009; Claus et al, 2016; Fiji Government; Smith and Sandwell, 1997. FISH AGGREGATING DEVICES FADS Fish Aggregating Device

Sources : Becker et al, 2009; Claus et al, 2016; Sea Around Us, 2017; Smith and Sandwell, 1997; Williams, 2016.

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IMO MARPOL 73/78 CONVENTION

Annex I: Oil discharge prohibited <50nm from land;

IMPORTANT BIRD AREAS IBAS

Annex IV &V: Sewage and comminuted food waste discharge prohibited < 3nm from land Annex IV &V: Untreated sewage and cargo residue discharge prohibited <12nm from land; Annex II: Noxious Chemicals discharge prohibited <12nm from land and < 25m depth;

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Important Bird Areas

Sources : Becker et al, 2009; Claus et al, 2016; BirdLife International, 2017; Smith and Sandwell, 1997.

Sources : Becker et al, 2009; Claus et al, 2016; International Maritime Organization, 2011; Smith and Sandwell, 1997.

MAXIMIZING BENEFITS FOR FIJI

MANAGING

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