RT Report T1 Monitoring Coral Reefs for better Management Schemes - UNEP EAS/RCU Small Grants Fund Program 2002-2003 A1 United Nations Environment Programme, K1 coral reef K1 marine environment K1 coastal area K1 island YR 2004 FD 2004 LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/29101 UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/29101 NO The DIMRS Reef Monitoring Program was conducted in order to provide the following:• Information on the fish stocks and benthic life (corals and invertebrates) in the reserve toimprove existing management options.• Data from fish catch and landing monitoring will be used to assess indirectly the impactsof the marine reserve upon the local fishing community.• Increased local manpower and knowledge by training the local fisher folk to conduct surveysfor both underwater surveys and fish catch and landing monitoring.• Additional training of the Local Government Unit personnel and fisheries students in baselinesurvey and reef monitoring.• Packaged information on reef resources and fisheries for the community to use in planningtheir reserve and sanctuaries. DS UN Environment Document Repository RD Sep 18, 2026