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Waitabu attended FLMMA Annual General Meeting 2017 at Bua Lomanikoro

Representatives from Waitabu Marine Park attended the Fiji Locally-Managed Marine Area  (FLMMA) Annual General Meeting 2017 was held in the chiefly village of Bua Lomanikoro on Friday 24th, November, 2017.

FLMMA AGM 2017

However, the week was also a fruitful one after the 14 Provincial Community Representatives put together their Annual Workplan during the Annual Lessons Learned and Sharing Workshop starting on Monday 20th till  Thursday 23rd Nov 2017.

20th to 24th November 2017, Fiji #LMMA (FLMMA) held “Our Ocean Lessons Learning & Annual General Meeting” in Lominikoro, Bua province, Fiji.

Around 80 community representatives shared best practices, learned from each other and decided on the next steps for theirs communities through their annual workplan.

The final highlight was the FLMMA website launching.

#FLMMA #100PercentSolution #GiftToOurFijiGeneration  Get full of the story on the brand new FLMMA website: Fiji Locally-Managed Marine Area (FLMMA) Network | AGM 2017, Bua, Lomanikoro

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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.

Wake up and see the beautiful sunrise over the marine park as the start of every new day begins in Waitabu

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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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