Protected areas of Solomon Islands

[2] As of 2020, there are 113 locally managed marine areas (LMMA) containing an estimated 155 no-take zones in the Solomons.

The largest LMMA, with a contiguous 13 km (10 mi) no-take zone, is on Tetepare Island.

The area in East Rennell surrounding Lake Tegano (Te Nggano) contains many endemic species.

[6] The highest-scoring sites were Marovo Lagoon and the Arnavon Community Marine Conservation Area.

[6] The key offshore sites are Roncador Reef, Ontong Java Atoll, Tikopia Island, Nendö and Vanikoro in the Santa Cruz group and underwater seamounts, hydrothermal vents and submarine volcanoes, including Kavachi, an active submarine volcano located south of Vangunu Island.