Browsing by Author "Albert, S."
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Cost-effective methods for accurate determination of sea level rise vulnerability: A Solomon Islands example
(2013)Type: Journal ArticleFor millions of people living along the coastal fringe, sea level rise is perhaps the greatest threat to livelihoods over the coming century. With the refinement and downscaling of global climate models and increasing ... -
Keeping food on the table: Human responses and changing coastal fisheries in Solomon Islands
(2015)Type: Journal ArticleGlobally the majority of commercial fisheries have experienced dramatic declines in stock and catch. Likewise, projections for many subsistence fisheries in the tropics indicate a dramatic decline is looming in the coming ... -
Nearshore fish aggregating devices (FADs) for food security in Solomon Islands
(2015)Type: BriefCoastal fisheries are central to the lives of rural Solomon Island villages, supplying daily food and serving as one of the few sources of income. Yet, it is predicted that coastal fisheries in Solomon Islands, like many ... -
Reaping the reef: Provisioning services from coral reefs in Solomon Islands
(2015)Type: Journal ArticleCoral reefs are recognized as globally important ecosystems, for their fisheries, tourism and biodiversity values in particular, with an estimated annual contribution of $30 billion to the global economy. The benefits that ... -
The contribution of nearshore fish aggregating devices (FADs) to food security and livelihoods in Solomon Islands
(2014)Type: Journal ArticleFish aggregating devices, or FADs, are used widely in developing countries to concentrate pelagic fish, making them easier to catch. Nearshore FADs anchored close to the coast allow access for rural communities, but despite ... -
The role of fish and fisheries in recovering from natural hazards: Lessons learned from Vanuatu
(2017)Type: Journal ArticleCoastal fisheries provide staple food and sources of livelihood in Pacific Island countries, and securing a sustainable supply is recognised as a critical priority for nutrition security. This study sought to better ...
