

The fight over Palau's oceans
Jun 9, 2024
Explore the debate in Palau over shrinking a marine sanctuary to revive commercial fishing, balancing conservation with economic needs. Learn about the cultural significance of fishing in Palau and the challenges in developing domestic fishing capacity. Discover the efforts to protect marine resources and the National Geographic Society's role in supporting data collection for better management of Palau's waters.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Sustainability and Conservation Efforts in Palau's Waters
01:49 • 7min
The Significance of Fishing in Palau and the Dispute Over its Marine Sanctuary
08:20 • 3min
Palau's Ban on Commercial Fishing and Challenges of Developing Domestic Capacity
10:53 • 6min
Analysis of Fisheries and Biodiversity Conservation in Palau
16:44 • 4min