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12 Species Case Studies
In many locations in PNG and the Solomon Islands B. muricatum are no longer
consumed for subsistence purposes, but targeted to supply domestic markets, such
as provincial and national fi sh markets, restaurants, and mining and logging camps.
It is now generally recognized that this species is in need of protection. There are
Fig. 12.42 ( a ) Spearfi sher in Solomon Islands; the bumphead parrotfi sh is readily taken in large
numbers by spear and ( b ) sold in local markets fresh or chilled (Fiji) (Photos: © Richard Hamilton,
© Randy Thaman)
12 Species Case Studies
In many locations in PNG and the Solomon Islands B. muricatum are no longer
consumed for subsistence purposes, but targeted to supply domestic markets, such
as provincial and national fi sh markets, restaurants, and mining and logging camps.
It is now generally recognized that this species is in need of protection. There are
Fig. 12.42 ( a ) Spearfi sher in Solomon Islands; the bumphead parrotfi sh is readily taken in large
numbers by spear and ( b ) sold in local markets fresh or chilled (Fiji) (Photos: © Richard Hamilton,
© Randy Thaman)