Dataset includes various regional-scale spatial data layers in geojson format.
Protected areas of Palau. Data sourced from: IUCN and UNEP-WCMC (2018), The World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) [On-line], [July 2018]. Cambridge, UK: UNEP-WCMC. Available at: www.protectedplanet.net.
The dataset contains a range of different Pacific regional maps developed by the SPREP GIS team and is available for use by members and partners.
Location and distribution of MPAs on the east side of Babeldaob. Data obtained from WDPA dataset
The World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) is the most comprehensive global database of marine and terrestrial protected areas, updated on a monthly basis, and is one of the key global biodiversity data sets being widely used by scientists, businesses, governments, International secretariats and others to inform planning, policy decisions and management.
A direct internet link to and resources pertaining the Blue Habitat website which has been established as a portal for information on the global distribution of marine ‘blue’ habitats. Knowledge on the distribution of blue habitats is an important input into ocean management, marine spatial planning and biodiversity conservation.
Maps and associated data from the Turtle Research and Monitoring Database System (TREDS). A summary of the database can be found below.
The Turtle Research and Monitoring Database System (TREDS) provides invaluable information for Pacific island countries and territories to manage their turtle resources. TREDS can be used to collate data from strandings, tagging, nesting, emergence and beach surveys as well as other biological data on turtles.
Data on Palau’s Protected Areas Network including Biodiversity Planning and eco-regional assessments
Data on Palau's Marine Biodiversity including data on Palau's marine protected areas
TNC ERA (The Nature Conservancy Ecoregional Assessment): David Hinchley, Geoff Lipsett-Moore, Stuart Sheppard, Umiich Sengebau, Eric Verheij and Sean Austin). 2007. Biodiversity Planning for Palau’s Protected Areas Network: An Ecoregional Assessment (ERA). TNC Pacific Island Countries Report No. 1/07
Friedlander AM, Golbuu Y, Caselle JE, Ballesteros E, Letessier TB, Meeuwig JJ, Gouezo M, Olsudong D, Turchik A, Sala E. 2014. Marine biodiversity and protected areas in Palau: Scientific report to the government of the Republic of Palau. National Geographic Pristine Seas and Palau International Coral Reef Center. Koror, Palau
Data on Palau's birds. Extracted from Belau National Museum (BNM) website. For more information follow the link http://belaunationalmuseum.net/index.html
Status of Micronesian Imperial-pigeon (Ducula oceanica). For more information please see http://datazone.birdlife.org
Data on status of Palau's Birds
State of Palau’s Birds. Koror: Belau National Museum 2014
Birdlife.org. 2017. Archived 2015 topics: Micronesian Imperial-pigeon (Ducula oceanica): uplist to Vulnerable? http://www.birdlife.org/globally-threatened-birdforums/2014/08/micrones…. Accessed March 2017
Ketebengang, Heather and Anuradha Gupta. 2011. State of Palau’s Birds 2010: A conservation guide for communities and policymakers. Koror: Palau Conservation Society.
PAN Report: Gupta, Anuradha and Palau Protected Areas Network Office. 2015. PAN Status Report 2003-2015. Koror: Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment & Tourism and Protected Areas Network Fund
TNC ERA (The Nature Conservancy Ecoregional Assessment): David Hinchley, Geoff Lipsett-Moore, Stuart Sheppard, Umiich Sengebau, Eric Verheij and Sean Austin). 2007. Biodiversity Planning for Palau’s Protected Areas Network: An Ecoregional Assessment (ERA). TNC Pacific Island Countries Report No. 1/07.