Fiji's Oldest Marine Park
We’re excited to share our initiative to tackle plastic waste in Waitabu!
With the help of our research intern, the incredible women of the Waitabu Women’s Club have begun transforming plastic waste into art and ecobricks—strong building materials made from densely packed rubbish.
[Read more…]Waitabu Marine Park is again 100% open for tourists in 2023!
[Read more…]In long-standing Fijian custom, each tribe has its own series of totems which usually include a fish, a bird, and a tree. “Nuqa”, the spinefoot rabbitfish are the traditional totemic fish of Yavusa Naisaqai, including Waitabu village.
[Read more…]Vanua as Environment: Conservation, Farming, and Development in Waitabu, Fiji
by Hao-Li Lin, BA, Anthropology, National Taiwan University, 2004
Submitted to the Graduate Faculty of the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.
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[Read more…]The parents of Team Fiji men’s rugby sevens forward Iosefo Masi dedicated their time in fasting and praying for the players and officials at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in Japan.
[Read more…]The family of Fijian rugby star Iosefo Masi were overwhelmed after the Fiji Sevens team won Olympic gold medals last night.
His family were filmed at Waitabu Village, Fiji, being hugged by those around them as match television commentary played out in the background.
[Read more…]Villagers of Waitabu in Taveuni came together today before Fiji’s first match against Japan at the Olympic Games in Tokyo to cheer on one of their own.
Young national rep Iosefo Masi is from Waitabu and he also scored a try against Japan which caused more reason to celebrate for the whole village.
[Read more…]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
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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
Elia
