INTEGRATED EFFORTS, HEALTHY OCEAN, ABUNDANT FUTURE
ABOUT
SAMOA OCEAN STRATEGY
The ocean is the source of life. It has sustained Samoa and its people for generations and remains
critical to the economy, culture, and wellbeing of the nation. However, the ocean faces unprecedented threats from global climate change, unsustainable fisheries and development, and pollution.
The Samoa Ocean Strategy, or SOS, is the national policy framework that seeks to sustainably manage Samoa’s vast ocean and marine resources for the well-being of all Samoans now, and into the future.
The SOS provides bold and comprehensive integrated ocean management solutions that will advance ocean stewardship and ensure the cultural and the economic values that Samoans derive from their 120,000 square kilometer ocean are preserved for generations to come.
The SOS complements existing plans while strengthening ocean conservation efforts with a focus on marine spatial planning, sustainable fisheries management, and further developing Samoa’s Blue Economy. The strategy also integrates the implementation and management of Sustainable Development Goals, regional policies, and international commitments that concern the marine environment.
VALUE OF
OCEANS
The SOS identifies and aims to safeguard the cultural, ecological and socioeconomic values that Samoans derive from their ocean including:
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Fisheries
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Tourism
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Offshore waters
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Maritime safety and security
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Biodiversity and ecosystems
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Food security
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Ocean knowledge and traditions
STRATEGIC
PRIORITIES
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Governance and coordination
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Ocean financing sustainability
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Research and Data Collection
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Monitoring and Surveilance
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Policy and Legislation
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Awareness and Capacity Building