by Marica Vakacola | Mar 22, 2018 | Fiji Environment, Forest Conservation
The dry forest is Fiji’s most endangered habitat with only 2% remaining in Fiji with just a few pockets remaining in the Mamanuca Group. The dry forest provides many environmental benefits including a significant role in the hydrologic cycle, soil conservation,...
by Marica Vakacola | Mar 22, 2018 | Conservation, Education, Fiji Environment, schools
The Mamanuca Environment Society provides environmental education for schools and is now preparing for yet another challenging school term. MES looks forward to visiting schools again in the Mamanuca region. The Environmental School Program for the first term kicks...
by Marica Vakacola | Mar 22, 2018 | Coral Conservation, Fiji Environment, Ocean Conservation
The Acanthaster planci (‘crown of thorns starfish’) is a non-invasive, naturally occurring pest that inhabits coral reefs. They are corallivores, covered in long poisonous spines that range from purplish-blue to reddish grey to green. COTS typically feed on...
by Marica Vakacola | Mar 22, 2018 | Conservation, Education, Fiji Environment, schools
The Mamanuca Environment Society is committed to the promoting awareness to protect the marine and terrestrial resources of the Mamanuca Region and to assist in the environmentally sustainable development of these resources for the benefit of present and future...
by Marica Vakacola | Nov 7, 2017 | Education, Fiji Environment
Tropical dry forest is considered to be one of the most endangered ecosystems and habitats in the Pacific. In Fiji dry forest ecosystems are only found on major islands in the rain shadow or dry areas, and the Mamanuca Group is a perfect example. Ahura Resorts,...
by Marica Vakacola | Nov 7, 2017 | Fiji Environment, Sustainability
Seaweeds are produced for food and as industrial products throughout the Pacific and many communities rely on this production for significant portions of their income. Seaweed cultivation was introduced into Fiji in 1976 with Kappaphycus seed stocks from Philippines....
