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What I Hope – FLMMA – Jone Waqairatu

What I Hope is a series of short videos about why people all over Fiji are putting their hearts into supporting communities improve the health of their fishing grounds and better meet their food and income needs.

Jone Waqairatu

FLMMA

The Fiji Locally Managed Marine Area (FLMMA) Network is a non-profit and charitable association of resource conservation NGOs, government departments, academic institutions and over 400 communities working together to promote and encourage the preservation, protection and sustainable use of marine resources in Fiji by the stewards of these marine resources.

In Fiji, this community management is coordinated by the Fiji Locally Managed Marine Area Network (FLMMA), which was established in 2001 and registered under the Charitable Trust Act since 2004, and provides information and resources on LMMAs and community-based adaptive management and training in project design, monitoring, data management and analysis, fundraising, communications and more.

These coordinated efforts have resulted in 135 of Fiji’s marine iQoliqolis (customary fishing areas) being managed and having about 467 fishing reserves or protected areas covering just over 1000 km2.

FLMMA approaches can result in improved human well-being through increased capacity to manage or adapt to short and long term threats, thus supporting objectives for community resilience under the National Climate Change Policy, and protect ecosystems and vulnerable species from ridge to reef, assisting Fiji to meet its commitments under the Convention on Biological Diversity.

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Visiting The Park

You have two options to visit the park.

One is the F$75 Cultural Experience Tour (includes Refreshments,Entertainments & Bilibili Ride) or for those travelling on a light budget, the F$50 Snorkeling Tour. You can save F$5 per person for groups of 4 or more.
Visits should be arranged in advance, please call 679-820-1999 or 679-930-4588

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Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic visits Waitabu

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Guests are welcomed to a Fijian village with a traditional kava ceremony and demonstrations of crafts, cooking, music, and dance. Video by Rodrigo Moterani aboard the National Geographic Orion in Waitabu, Taveuni, Fiji.

Waitabu Marine Survey 2020- Day 2

Briefing was conducted by the Helen Sykes, team were shown how to take measurements of sea animals (sea cucumbers and trochus) and how the (CPUE) Catch per unit effort works. Today’s survey will take place at Tabu area ( Marine Protected Area).

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Welcome to Waitabu Marine Park

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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About Us

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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