by Emosi Lasaqa | Jun 19, 2012 | Coral Conservation
By EMOSI LASAQA The Blue Coral, scientifically known as Heliopora Coerulea that was found on one of the reefs off Tiliva Island, Viwa in Yasawa was first discovered by former Mamanuca Environment Society scientist Dine Walker way back in 2004 at Tokoriki Island in the...
by Emosi Lasaqa | Jun 19, 2012 | Turtle Conservation
BY EMOSI LASAQA-Mamanuca Environment Society Mamanuca Environment Society field officers Diana Tora and Matereti Mateiwai share two special things in common. They are both from Kadavu and have a soft spot for sea turtles. The former’s first encounter with this gentle...
by Emosi Lasaqa | Jun 6, 2012 | Ocean Conservation, World Ocean Day
Five booths, draped in coconut leaves with ocean conservation messages lined up the white sandy beach of Malolo Island Resort to celebrate World Ocean and Environment Day on Friday June 5. Organised by the Mamanuca Environment Society, the campaign was a huge success,...
by Emosi Lasaqa | May 23, 2012 | Competitions
BY EMOSI LASAQA-Mamanuca Environment Society Despite living in Nawaka Village, South Sea Island which is just 30 minutes from Port Denarau was a mystery for Salome Adikula Rabuka until Tuesday May 22. The 29 year old mother of two was the second winner of the Mamanuca...
by Emosi Lasaqa | May 23, 2012 | Turtle Conservation
BY EMOSI LASAQA-Mamanuca Environment Society The first journey of just-hatched fragile baby sea turtles, struggling to get to the relative safety of the ocean, is often fraught with dangers. Imagine hundreds of baby turtles struggling out of their sandy nest and...