by Marica Vakacola | Aug 10, 2016 | Turtle Conservation
The Mamanuca Group of Islands is one of Fiji known nesting sites for sea turtles main Hawksbill turtle. Over the years, adult turtles and turtle eggs are overexploited for meat and for traditional use with a high lack of awareness on the legislation that protects this...
by Marica Vakacola | Mar 18, 2016 | Turtle Conservation
Sea turtles have lived in the world’s oceans for over 150 million years. Sadly, these ancient reptiles are now globally threatened with extinction. Mamanuca Environment Society together with its member resorts and community stakeholders are leading the conservation of...
by Marica Vakacola | Mar 18, 2016 | Eco Tourism, Fiji Environment, Turtle Conservation
The three years Mamanuca Sea Turtle Conservation Project Phase II is funded under the United Nations Development Programme – Global Environment Facility, Small Grants Programme (UNDP – GEF Small Grant Programme). The focus of the project is to help implement the...
by Marica Vakacola | Dec 15, 2015 | Turtle Conservation
Marine turtles play a major traditional role in the local village community as a totem and provide an environmental marketing tool used by resorts to attract tourists. Turtles are harvested for traditional occasions such as deaths, weddings and church functions. On...
by Marica Vakacola | Dec 15, 2015 | Turtle Conservation
The Mamanuca Islands are one of the major nesting sites for Hawksbill turtles. The Mana Turtle Pond receives a one year permit to nurture sick turtle and hatchlings. Apart from attracting visitors, the programme in the attempt to maximize survival rates, assisted in...
by Marica Vakacola | Dec 15, 2015 | Turtle Conservation
Sea turtles have lived in the world’s oceans for over 150 million years. Sadly, these ancient reptiles are now globally threatened with extinction. Mamanuca Environment Society together with its member resorts and community stakeholders are leading the conservation of...
