by Marica Vakacola | May 11, 2015 | Conservation, MES Fiji News, Turtle Conservation
The Department of Fisheries with USP has been seeking the assistance of MES in collecting genetic materials during turtles hatching season from unborn embryo and dead embryo – a national priority in determining the stock structure and migratory pattern of...
by Marica Vakacola | May 11, 2015 | Eco Tourism, Turtle Conservation
Vunavadra (native name) home to South Sea Island was a buzz at around 4pm on the 15th of April with approximately 132 hatchlings emerging from their nest and crawling towards the horizon. The hawksbill nester laid her eggs on the 15th of February, with the incubation...
by Marica Vakacola | May 11, 2015 | Conservation, Eco Tourism, Sponsors and Partners, Stakeholders
Mana Island Resort marked World Earth Day and World Arbor day on the 22nd and 24th of April respectively. MES staff travelled to the island to help facilitate the program with Mana guests and Mana E- team. On Wednesday the 22nd of April, Mana marked World Earth Day...
by Marica Vakacola | May 11, 2015 | Conservation, Media
Labelled as the China Elite, the group represents six top magazines from China that visited the Mamanuca’s in light of marketing Fiji to the Chinese tourism market. The six magazines represented by senior editors and feature editors include four travel consumer...
by Marica Vakacola | May 11, 2015 | Conservation, Turtle Conservation
Since the nesting seasons started from October to April, the Mamanuca Environment Society also started its biological survey on these magnificent creatures. The Mamanuca Group of islands is so fortunate to be one of the most visited by turtles. There are four out of...