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.

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).

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

Waitabu Marine Park is highlighted in this paper published in Ecological Economics – Volume 171, May 2020, 106607

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 🙂

Guests for Today Steven and his Family from California

Guests for today Tasha & Matt from Florida USA in October 2018.

All set for a day snorkel visit to the Waitabu Marine Park.

Light and Shine 🌞🌞🔌🔌🎇🎇🎆🎆

Vinaka Helen for the new Solar Power for Waitabu Marine Park 📱📲💡💡

D-Light System

The d.light D20 solar home system (SHS) includes 2 hanging lamps and a portable lantern—enough to illuminate three rooms at once. The D20 features different brightness settings for the lighting suite, and provides up to 15 hours of bright light on a single charge. The system also comes with a portable lantern that charges right off the system, so D20 owners can take bright light wherever it is needed.

The d.light D20′s durable, state-of-the-art solar panel includes an outdoor cable (6 meters long) with and anchor points for security and flexibility. The SHS includes a compact battery and control unit packed with power and a battery indicator that shows the system’s charge level, so customers never have to worry about being left in the dark. In addition to sun power, the D20 can also be charged with an AC charger.

Features

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• Easy self-installation
• Maintenance-free
• Upgradable up to 4 lights/portable lanterns
• Designed to provide light and power for 5 years or more
• Wall switch to control brightness and power for each light
• Charge a full range of mobile phones, smartphones, and low-power USB devices
• Up to 15 hours of bright light with a single charge
• Convenient wall switches for a “grid-like” experience
• Battery charge indicator
• No battery replacements needed
• Cable (6 meters long) for solar panel
• Dual solar/AC charging
• Full charge from solar/AC in 8 hours

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d.light distributes its products in 40 countries, through over 10,000 retail outlets, 10 field offices, and four regional hubs.

d.light Solar has impacted over 25 million people through their distribution campaigns, and plans to impact 100 million people by 2020.

Availability

Publicly available: yes
Countries where available: Worldwide
Price range (USD): 100-200 USD

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Awesome trip to the ORION – Lindblad Cruises Cruise Ship 29/05/18

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.