While the ocean covers more than two thirds of the Earth’s surface, the oceanic territory of Kiribati is morethan 4,000 times larger than its land territory. With an exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of 3.55 million km2,Kiribati is a large ocean state. This island nation contains many marine ecosystems, from globally significant coral-reefs to mangroves, seagrass areas, sea-mounts and deep-sea trenches supporting more than 500 fish species, including sharks and rays, as well as whales, dolphins and sea turtles. We are committed to conservingthis unique marine biodiversity. Kiribati’s marine ecosystems are worth at least AU$400 million per year, which is twice the country’s gross domestic product (GDP).We are strongly committed to sustaining these values to build an equitable and prosperous blue economy.
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