The
Republic of the Marshall Islands
Environmental
Protection Authority
CONSERVATION
Protecting the coastal and marine environment is crucial to the long-term survival
and sustainability of our local culture, food resources, economic
opportunity, and the way of life. Your participation
is crucial to ensuring that our children and future
generations will be able to benefit from our most valued resources.
RMI's strategic conservation policy is detailed in Reimaanlok.
Conservation Zoning
There are three
different management zones. Mo, no-take Sanctuary, and General Use.
Each zone will have specific restrictions on what activities can be
done in that area. Please check with the local community for zoning in effect during your visit.
Mo
Mo, the traditional
community-owned areas that have been designated for Subsistence Use by
land owners and chiefs. Collection of resources for commercial use or for
special occasions is not allowed. Activities such as diving and
snorkeling are allowed when particular rules are met, and permission is
given.
No Take Sanctuary Zone
No take sanctuary
zone is designed to forbid any removal of the resources, but allows
natural processes to take place. The sanctuary zones are selected using
the following criteria: a. Ecological
significance b. Cultural
importance to the local community c. Need for immediate
conservation
General Use Zone
This zone includes
all areas outside the Mo and No Take Zones, both inside the lagoon, on
land and up to 200 miles offshore outside the atoll.
Woja (Majuro Atoll)
Namdrik
Jaluit
Welcome
to Jaluit Atoll Conservation Project. Our goal is to conserve and
sustainably
manage the biodiversity of Jaluit Atoll for the subsistence and
socio-economic development needs of its present and future generations.
Jaluit Atoll was the former
capital of the Republic of the Marshall Islands. It is located 130
nautical miles southwest of Majuro, the present capital of the RMI.
Jaluit Atoll is made up of 91 islets inhabited by small family groups.
Only the island of Jabor has running water and 24-hour electricity
services. The
Jaluit Atoll Conservation Area was established in 1999 as a
community-managed marine and terrestrial conservation area. The program
has incorporated traditional resource management systems as well as
modern monitoring and rehabilitation programs. The program also
incorporated the eco-tourism for educational purpose as well as a
source of revenue for local community.
Jaluit
Atoll Information Table
Total Land Area 4.38
miles (11.2 km) Lagoon Area 266 miles
(690 km) Number of Islets 91 Atoll Length 40 miles Atoll Width 20 miles Largest Islet Jaluit
Island Population ~ 1700 Communication Radio,
Satellite Phone/Fax Transportation (How
to Get There) 2 Weekly Flights by Air Marshall
History
Protestant
missionaries first settled in the Marshall Islands in the late 1850s,
followed by German, Australian, New Zealander and British traders. In
1878, Germany raised its flag over Jaluit and the atoll became the main
trans-shipment export center for all copra collected in Micronesia, as
well as the business center for the Marshall Islands. Japan displaced
the German colonial rule in 1914, with the outbreak of WW1, and
colonized the Marshall Islands for the next 30 years. Jaluit Atoll was
established as the military headquarter. In 1944, the United States
gained the military victory over Japan. Though Jaluit was once
destroyed by the hostilities of war, it has now been restored and plays
an important role in the culture, nature and economy of the Marshall
Islands as a sub-district center.
Accommodation
Away
from the
dim and bustle of the city, Ajur Guesthouses are located on the western
tip of Jaluit Isands, here the beautiful scenic view spread out as far
as the eye can see. There are 5 traditional houses containing one or
two queen-sized beds and shared facilities.
Rates
are USD$30/house/day. Bring your own food or
arrange meals with the village. Basic food items are
available at local shops in Jabor.
