by Marica Vakacola | May 11, 2015 | Conservation, MES Fiji News, Turtle Conservation
The Department of Fisheries with USP has been seeking the assistance of MES in collecting genetic materials during turtles hatching season from unborn embryo and dead embryo – a national priority in determining the stock structure and migratory pattern of...
by Marica Vakacola | May 11, 2015 | Eco Tourism, Turtle Conservation
Vunavadra (native name) home to South Sea Island was a buzz at around 4pm on the 15th of April with approximately 132 hatchlings emerging from their nest and crawling towards the horizon. The hawksbill nester laid her eggs on the 15th of February, with the incubation...
by Marica Vakacola | May 11, 2015 | Conservation, Turtle Conservation
Since the nesting seasons started from October to April, the Mamanuca Environment Society also started its biological survey on these magnificent creatures. The Mamanuca Group of islands is so fortunate to be one of the most visited by turtles. There are four out of...
by Marica Vakacola | May 11, 2015 | Community, Conservation, Education, Turtle Conservation
As the Mamanuca Sea Turtle Conservation Project continues with its 2nd phase, Nakorokula Village in the Tikina of Wai in the Province of Nadroga Navosa held consultations with MES on turtle conservation. MES turtle project officer, Ilisapeci Sokidi who has maternal...
by Marica Vakacola | May 11, 2015 | Eco Tourism, Turtle Conservation
A baby turtle was found crawling ashore at the Malolo Beach on March 6th much to the delight of Malolo Island. For many years, there was no nesting at Malolo Island Resort and the drifter has been named “Naivaka” Probably tired of drifting passively around the Malolo...
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...
