Locally Managed Marine Areas
Coastal communities are reviving traditional practices that have been used as part of their culture for many generations.
In PNG refered to Tawakaus or Guala
A Locally Managed Marine Area (LMMA) is an area of waters largely or wholly managed at a local level by the coastal communities, land-owning groups, partner organizations, who reside or are based in the immediate area.
Communities typically set aside as a no-take, species, or seasonal restrictions
CICI LMMA Reef Guardians
Bartlet Sakiusa
Panieati East LMMA Site Coordinator
Vinah Dobbin
Alotau LMMA Site Coordinator
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Mary Sandy
Panieati East Reef Guardian
Woman's Church Leader
Eagle Clan
Robert Jonathan
Panieati West Reef Guardian
Community Member
White Cockatoo Clan
Lincon Luiana
Panaeati East Reef Guardian
Land Owner
Eagle Clan
Richard Sailaman
Panapompom LMMA Site Coordinator
Keilo Alfred
Panieati West Reef Guardian
Community Member
White Cockatoo Clan
Kidilon Banaba
Kwaiwa LMMA Site Coordinator
Tonny Joe
Panieati West Reef Guardian
Land Owner
White Cockatoo Clan
Taliai Esila
Panieati East Reef Guardian
Land Owner
White Cockatoo Clan
Phillip Banaba
Kwiaiwa Reef Guardian
Land Owner
Eagle Clan
Amos Inia
Panieati West LMMA Site Coordinator
Elijah Paul
Panapompom Reef Guardian
Community Member
White Cockatoo Clan
Bernard Ishmael
Panapompom Reef Guardian
Community Member
White Cockatoo Clan
Josiah Leimen
Panapompom Reef Guardian
Community Member
Eagle Clan
Tauni Lapeta
Panieati East Reef Guardian
Stakeholder
Eagle Clan
Roland Inosi
Panieati East Reef Guardian
Clan Representative
White Cockatoo Clan
Elizabeth Steven
Panaeati East Reef Guardian
Land Owner
White Cockatoo Clan
Hoafa Esila
Panieati East Reef Guardian
Land Owner
White Cockatoo Clan
Eddie Joe
Panieati West Reef Guardian
Land Owner
White Cockatoo Clan
Arthur Lemeki
Panapompom Reef Guardian
Community Member
Eagle Clan
Atelyne Elijah
Because underwater is another world, we must look after it, the animals and corals!
Doreen James
I love to be in the sea and would spend the rest of my life there if i could....
Lila Rubin
I love working in the garden and diving in the sea and want to learn more about conservation.
Annette Gele
i see the need to protect our marine life!
Rita Jonathan
One of my big challenges was learning and understanding about marine resources
Aplonia Lote
Im doing what i can as a mother of 4 to support my family and community.
Rose David
Make this your own.
Add the content you want.
Bathsheba Gaunedi
I was really challenged and impressed with myself doing things i had never done before.