Fish from the Arnavon Island Marine Reserve, Solomon Islands

"These small fishing boats are equipped with gear to allow for capture of fish found within deep waters, and are rented out to local fishermen through project fishery centers (the boats pictured here are of the Wagina Village Fishery Center). Once the fishermen return from their trip, these same centers then purchase the caught fish to help pay off the costs of renting the boat, fishing gear, bait, and fuel. Even after these costs are accounted for, the fishermen go home with notable earnings in their pocket. The assumption is that through this sustainable fishing enterprise, local cash needs are being reduced and therefore reducing the harvest pressure on remaining marine resources in the project area, including the fish and turtles of the now protected Arnavon Islands. Photo: John Parks (BCN) 1998"

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