This document, serving as both the Final Management Plan (FMP) and Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), outlines proposed revisions to sanctuary regulations led by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and involves collaboration with the American Samoa Department of Commerce (AS DOC).
The preservation of our environment is a vital and growing concern in the United States. This report is to assist in the implementation of the regulation of these areas, the U.S. Army Corps commissioned a survey and preparation of a report on the wetlands of American Samoa.
This study investigates the status of giant clam populations, at Rose Atoll, Samoa, revealing its significance as a refuge with high clam densities and low mortality rates.