Brugh, Theresa A.2011-09-072011-09-072007http://hdl.handle.net/10125/21092Thesis (M.A.)--University of Hawaii at Manoa, 2007Pacific Islands StudiesThis thesis examines the feasibility of refusing traditional marine conservation knowledge in Palau, but more specifically within the island of Peleliu. The arguments presented here involve Palauan traditional marine conservation practices, paying attention to current use, value, and opinions regarding whether this knowledge could be effectively used to manage marine resources in Peleliu. However, this thesis argues that refusing traditional concepts are useful on other levels for cultural perpetuation.iv, 145 leaves + 1 DVDAll UHM dissertations and theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from this source for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without written permission from the copyright owner.Micronesia - BelauMarine resources conservation--Palau--Peleliu Island.Subsistence economy--Palaou--Peleliu Island.