The rising population has resulted in an increased demand on fish stocks, which are under stress; although the creation of the Funafuti Conservation Area has provided a fishing exclusion area to help sustain the fish population across the Funafuti lagoon. Population pressure on the resources of Funafuti and inadequate sanitation systems have resulted in pollution. The Waste Operations and Services Act of 2009 provides the legal framework for waste management and pollution control projects funded by the European Union directed at organic waste composting in eco-sanitation systems. The Environment Protection (Litter and Waste Control) Regulation 2013 is intended to improve the management of the importation of non-biodegradable materials. In Tuvalu plastic waste is a problem as much imported food and other commodities are supplied in plastic containers or packaging. COUNT 5
QSN1 What has been formed to protect the fish stocks in Tuvalu Lagoon? ANS1 Funafuti Conservation Area QSN2 What factor has caused an increased demand for fish? ANS2 rising population QSN3 What has growth in population and poor sanitation caused? ANS3 pollution QSN4 What organization has funded a waste management control plan on Tuvalu? ANS4 European Union QSN5 What do imports produce on Tuvalu? ANS5 plastic waste