24 October 2024—Apia, Samoa - Created by and for the people of Samoa, the Marine Spatial Plan will support the sustainable management of Samoa's 120,000 square kilometer Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) to bolster ocean health and support sustainable economic development. Hon. Toeolesulusulu Cedric Schuster, Samoa’s Minister of Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Cherie Prothro-Shea, Managing Director of the Waitt Foundation, Dr. Richard Jeo, Senior Vice President, As