by Marica Vakacola | Mar 18, 2016 | Conservation, Fiji Environment, Iguana Conservation
The Fiji crested iguana (Brachyllophus Vitiensis) was feared extinct on Malolo until in January 2011, the first iguana was found on Likuliku Lagoon Resort. Ever since its reappearance both Likuliku and Malolo Island Resort staff have been discovering individual...
by Marica Vakacola | Mar 18, 2016 | Fiji Environment, Wetlands Conservation
The World Wetland Day celebration serves as an important reminder that we must focus on protecting wetlands as they play a crucial role in the ecosystem by: Preventing flooding by absorbing water. Ensuring that the soil provides a unique breeding ground for vegetation...
by Marica Vakacola | Mar 18, 2016 | Turtle Conservation
Sea turtles have lived in the world’s oceans for over 150 million years. Sadly, these ancient reptiles are now globally threatened with extinction. Mamanuca Environment Society together with its member resorts and community stakeholders are leading the conservation of...
by Marica Vakacola | Mar 18, 2016 | Eco Tourism, Fiji Environment, Turtle Conservation
The three years Mamanuca Sea Turtle Conservation Project Phase II is funded under the United Nations Development Programme – Global Environment Facility, Small Grants Programme (UNDP – GEF Small Grant Programme). The focus of the project is to help implement the...
by Marica Vakacola | Mar 18, 2016 | Education, schools
On the 27th of January the Environment school program and Eco clubs began in the three schools of Mana, Malolo and Namamanuca Primary School, including the two kindergartens of Navatalesau on Yaro village and Motu kindergarten on Tavua village. Respective school head...