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You are here: Home / News and Events / Day 5: The last day of the Waitabu Reef Survey 2014

Day 5: The last day of the Waitabu Reef Survey 2014

This is the final day for our survey look at how big the group was! We had to load two boats to take us for the Manta tow.

Manta tow is when there are ropes tied to the back of the boat and the volunteers hang onto them as they are towed through the water counting the numbers of trochus, giant clams, sea cucumbers and sea urchins along the Tabu Tara and Tabu area.

We had 3 special groups with us who were switching to give people a rest. A new group this morning from Nakia Resort joined us, the newly trained snorkelling guide and volunteers.

While we were doing the manta tow we came across lots of interesting things like – beautiful coral, size of trochus, a triton shell and an amazing school of sweet lips. We all really enjoyed doing this as it gave us the opportunity to see the whole reef, especially for the newly trained snorkel guides so they can take their snorkelling trips to the best spots.

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Once we had finished with the survey, lemon leaf tea and doughnuts was just the best thing to come up our way.

Volunteers from Nakia Resort provided us with peanut butter and jam….

Graphs and mapping was then the very last thing today.

Thank you for keeping tuned for the week. News on our final presentation and the evening will be on air tomorrow. 🙂

Vina’a Va’alevu

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You have two options to visit the park.

One is the F$100 Cultural Experience Tour (includes Refreshments, Entertainments & Bilibili Ride) or for those travelling on a light budget, the F$70 Snorkeling Tour.
Visits should be arranged in advance, please call Park Manager on 679-9490792 or 679-7367267 or Park Reception 679-2818815 or 679-8725541

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Arrive in the tree-adorned island of Taveuni to discover a tropical paradise you’ve only dreamed about. Slip on your fins and mask and slide into the warm waters of Fiji. Let all the stress of everyday life fall away as you make your way along the magical reef of Waitabu.

The communities of Waitubu and Bouma came to protect their native fishing grounds in 1998. Their foresight and diligence has allowed visitors, like yourself, the opportunity to share in the beauty of the Waitabu Marine Park. These crystal-clear waters are home to the most amazing marine species you may ever see. Don’t be too surprised when you pass a sea turtle or find yourself following a gentle ray. You know you’re in paradise when you’ve landed in the Waitabu Marine Park.

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In 1998 the Waitabu Village of Taveuni declared its fishing grounds or "qoliqoli" to be "tabu" -- a no-take fishing zone. NZAID initially supported the designation with funds for biological surveys and administration. The Wainileli and the Bouma qoliqoli, were continually and heavily overfished, resulting in small fish stocks and damaged coral. Through the continuous drive of community members and non-governmental agencies, the region is now celebrating a healthy and abundant reef for the past 20 … Read More >>

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