by Marica Vakacola | Feb 7, 2013 | Turtle Conservation
It was a lucky day for two large Hawksbill Turtles stuck in a turtle net off the coast of Viti Levu near Vuda Marina, Fiji. On December 30th, Tony Koens – director/owner of Subsurface Fiji Adventure Diving and Watersportsand his partner Carina Bjers, also with...
by Marica Vakacola | Feb 7, 2013 | Ocean Conservation
Saturday, January 19, 2013 THERE is growing concern about the recurrence of abundant seaweed blooms on Viti Levu which are defacing beaches and impacting the environment, probably as a result of climate change. According to a statement, the knowledge-sharing forum...
by Marica Vakacola | Feb 7, 2013 | MES Fiji News
CONGRATULATION to Tokoriki Islands Resort. It was ranked among the top 25 hotels in the South Pacific, according to the 2013 Trip Advisor Travellers Choice online website. According to Travel Blackboard Australia, the newest property to 8Hotels Collection offers not...
by Marica Vakacola | Feb 7, 2013 | MES Fiji News
A new plant belonging to the non-vascular group of bryophyte plants was recently discovered in the lowlands of Viti Levu – Fiji’s largest island. The genus called Cephaloziella has never been previously recorded in Fiji. A plant in this genus was found growing...
by Marica Vakacola | Feb 7, 2013 | Uncategorized
The Fisheries department today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Maritime Safety Authority as part of efforts to legalise and record all fishing activities taking place within Fiji waters. The legal document will enable monitoring, control surveillance of...
