STATE WORK
YAP
Photo by Manu San Felix, National Geographic Pristine Seas
MARINE SPATIAL PLANNING
Yap is taking steps to sustainably manage its ocean under the Blue Prosperity Micronesia (BPM) program by gathering community input and local knowledge to inform a holistic Marine Spatial Plan.
OCEAN USE SURVEY
The BPM Ocean Use Survey is a key first step in understanding how community members use and value their ocean spaces across Yap’s islands.
From August to November 2024, the BPM team completed the Ocean Use Survey in all 10 municipalities on the main island of Yap. In March 2025, the BPM team expanded the survey to Yap’s Neighboring Islands to ensure that more communities' voices are heard and included in Marine Spatial Planning efforts.
These insights will help to shape a holistic and community-driven plan for managing Yap’s coastal and marine resources.
MILESTONES
2025
2024
2022
BPM Ocean Use Survey launched in Yap’s Neighboring Islands.
BPM Ocean Use Survey completed on the main island of Yap.
MOU signed to launch BPM in Yap State.
