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 Department of Environment, Tonga

Environmental conditions and anthropogenic impacts are key influences on ecological processes and associated ecosystem services. Effective management of Tonga’s marine ecosystems therefore depends on accurate and up-to-date knowledge of environmental and anthropogenic variables. Although many types of environmental and anthropogenic data are now available in global layers, they are often inaccessible to end users, particularly in developing countries with limited accessibility and analytical training.

 Department of Environment, Tonga

the different measurements of coastline/beachline of Tonga

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 Department of Environment, Tonga

Includes the yearbook pdf and csv files derived from the tables in the yearbook.

 Department of Environment, Tonga

Several GIS file types illustrating Tongan Coral reef geomorphic structure
Data originally produced by Millennium Coral Reef Mapping Project validated maps provided by the Institute for Marine Remote Sensing, University of South Florida (IMaRS/USF) and Institut de Recherche pour le Développement (IRD, Centre de Nouméa), with support from NASA.

 Department of Environment, Tonga

The overall objectives of the mangroves survey is conservation of biodiversity by means of sustainable used of mangroves ecosystem and natural resources. In supporting the objectives two primary objectives need to be address;
1. Collecting baseline data on mangrove and associated ecosystem at Koloa and Holeva and other sites as time permits
2. To develop mangroves species zoning using QGIS application and software along with GPS and using the Pacific Mangrove Monitoring Manual as a field guide and methodology.

 Department of Environment, Tonga

Snapper fishery catch data by species 2013-2017. Source: Fisheries Division.

 Department of Environment, Tonga

Inshore fishery catch data by region and fish family. Source: Fisheries Division.

 Department of Environment, Tonga

Offshore dumping data across Pacific Island EEZ's.

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 Department of Environment, Tonga

Monitoring reports for Fanga'uta Lagoon, Tongatapu.

 Department of Environment, Tonga

Gathered annually by the Department of Environment on bio-physical parameters.

 Department of Environment, Tonga

For the Ninth Pacific Islands Conference on Nature Conservation and Protected Areas December 2013, Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) commissioned an assessment of the status of biodiversity and conservation in Oceania. This report assesses the overall state of conservation in Tonga using 16 indicators.

*this report wasn't published but was sent to country for checking (2013)* - to be used for the Regional SOE initiative 2019

 Department of Environment, Tonga

Final draft SoE professionally with professional layout for final review.

 Department of Environment, Tonga

Whale watching zones and point shapefiles. Source: Ministry of Land Planning and Natural Resources.

 Department of Environment, Tonga

Tonga fleet longline catch for tuna and other species. Source: Fisheries Department.

 Department of Environment, Tonga

Final draft document of the national water and coastal management plan for Vavau

 Department of Environment, Tonga

This is part of the "Preparation of Diagnostic Study to Inform an Integrated Coastal Management Plan for Tongatapu, Tonga" - this document represents Deliverable 3 : Coastal Characteristics and Issues Report

 Department of Environment, Tonga

This vulnerability assessment provides evidence for the Government of Tonga and the people of Lifuka Island to make informed decisions about adapting to coastal erosion and sea-level rise. This project also aimed to be a blueprint for other low-lying nations considering adaptation options.

 Department of Environment, Tonga

The objectives of this study were as follows:
1. Resurvey and delineation of the sand resource of eight beaches on Tongatapu
2. Evaluation of the extent of recent coastal changes on Tongatapu including changes effected by cyclones and other natural events, beach sand extraction, and interaction between the two.
3. Investigation of the rate of sand production and implications for the sustainability of beach mining.