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.
[Read more…]Fiji's Oldest Marine Park
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.
[Read more…]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).
[Read more…]We ahev had the great pleasure to share our annualk surrvey training and actaul science with the Nauru Ridge to Reef Project .
The concept of the Ridge to Reef approach is to maintain and enhance Nauru’s ecosystem services such as food, water, timber, air purification etc
[Read more…]Waitabu Marine Park is highlighted in this paper published in Ecological Economics – Volume 171, May 2020, 106607
[Read more…]So we were looking about in our DVD’s and found the original Quiksilver Reef Check video from 2004 🙂 So thought we’d share it 🙂
[Read more…]Guests for today Tasha & Matt from Florida USA in October 2018.
All set for a day snorkel visit to the Waitabu Marine Park.
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Vinaka Helen for the new Solar Power for Waitabu Marine Park 📱📲💡💡
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We had a great visit from the crew and passengers on ORION, one of very fancy Lindblad Cruises Ships.
It was a pleasure to introduce you and welcome you to our village of Waitabu and the Waitabu Marine Park in Fiji.
[Read more…]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
Elia
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 >>