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Waitabu attended FLMMA Annual General Meeting 2017 at Bua Lomanikoro

FLMMA AGM 2017

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.

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Preparing to open the Temporary Tabu (Tabu Tara) in Waitabu MPA

Waitabu’s marine protected area

Waitabu’s marine protected area (Tabu Vakadua) is very well known, as they have been preserving it since April 1998, and no fishing of any kind is allowed there. In June 2012 a new experiment was started in an attempt to create a sustainable fishery on a stretch of reef adjoining the Tabu area. This area is called a Tabu Tara (closed/ open) and is designed to be protected for a period of time, opened for controlled harvest and then closed again.

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d.light A1 Solar Lanterns for Cyclone Preparedness

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As part of the Fund Raising for TC Winston earlier this year, a portion of the funds were used for the long term cyclone preparedness for this up coming year in the form of d.light A1 Solar Lanterns for everyone.

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New Kawasaki TJ35 Brushcutters arrive for all communities

New Kawasaki TJ35 Brushcutters arrive for all communities

After a community meeting in April 2016 with Helen and Stuart where we discussed the best way to use the remainder of the funds in the Friends of Waitabu TC Winston Appeal, we decided to purchase 3 new Kawasaki TJ35 Brushcutters, one for each of the communities in the area.

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Underwater video from a reef check with Waitabu Marine Park, Fiji

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During the first week of March, 2012, Waitabu Village played host to a group of dedicated local marine lovers from surrounding healthordisease.com villages who came together to take part in the annual marine Survey.

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More assistance from Friends of Waitabu Marine Park

Tents in Waitabu

Helen Sykes and her partner Stuart Gow spent the night in Waitabu to discuss, evaluate and assess the ways that the Friends of Waitabu Marine Park and how their donations could assist get the villager back on their feet.

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Video from Waitabu Snorkel Trip – May 2016

Last week we had one of supporters and friends, Helen Sykes comes to visit and go on a snorkel trip.

Helen Sykes, one of our long time supporters and friends, came to visit and go on a snorkel trip and here is some video from that visit.

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Great snorkel trip in the Park

Great snorkel trip in the Park

Last week we had one of supporters and friends, Helen Sykes comes to visit and go on a snorkel trip.

This time she brought along her sister and brother-in-law, Christine and Larry all the way from Colorado Springs in Colorado USA.

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Elia donates farming tools

Elia who is from waitabu living in Canada also got donations which he send to get digging fork,spade and cane knife

Elia who is from Waitabu living in Canada also got donations.

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Tips to build back safer

Tips to build back better - Rotary Club

Happy to receive Rotary Club’s Tips to building better homes.

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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

Find out more about planning your visit.

News from Waitabu

Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic visits Waitabu

Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic visits Waitabu

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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