Challenges faced by the project

In the coming years (2003–2007), WWF's WAMER project is building on the success of its first two years by:

supporting regional governments in establishing and managing marine and coastal protected areas
promoting equitable fisheries agreements compatible with the sustainable exploitation of fish resources within the member countries of the CSRP (Subregional Fisheries Commission)
drafting regionally appropriate models for international fisheries access agreements
strengthening local capacities to monitor and protect populations of marine turtles
promoting sustainable fishing practices and methods within the member countries of the CSRP
strengthening and promoting efforts to establish sustainable artisanal fisheries
liasing with local and regional partners to establish a long-term vision for the ecoregion and agreeing priority zones and actions.