by Marica Vakacola | May 11, 2015 | Conservation, Education, Fiji Environment, Water Conservation
World Water Day and International Day of Forests are world Marked events celebrated by the United Nations and the world on 21st and 22nd March respectively to raise awareness on two of the most important resources in our lives today. While the world acknowledges the...
by Marica Vakacola | Mar 1, 2015 | Turtle Conservation
During this peak nesting season of sea turtles in the Mamanucas, the Mamanuca Environment Society are taking action for the plight of one of the worlds oldest creatures. Sea turtles are endangered globally. With only seven known species worldwide, two common species...
by Marica Vakacola | Mar 1, 2015 | Eco Tourism, Turtle Conservation
It came to yet another endless struggle as a female turtle whose species is yet to be identified beached at Monuriki Island on February 3rd just west of Viti Levu in the Mamanuca group of Islands to lay its eggs. The nest was first identified by a staff of the...
by Marica Vakacola | Mar 1, 2015 | Turtle Conservation
Her last transmission by satellite tag was in 2008, somewhere near the mouth of the Rewa River. The loss of transmission could be a result of numerous factors; from being captured by fishermen, satellite tag falling off, turtle dying a natural death and many more. The...
by Marica Vakacola | Mar 1, 2015 | Community, Education
On the 19th of December, Mana Island Resort and Spa invited 17 children undergoing cancer treatment to the island for a special treat and to be part of the resorts E – day Program. The children travelled from Suva with their parents, and were welcomed by the Mana...