by Marica Vakacola | Mar 1, 2015 | Eco Tourism, Turtle Conservation
It came to yet another endless struggle as a female turtle whose species is yet to be identified beached at Monuriki Island on February 3rd just west of Viti Levu in the Mamanuca group of Islands to lay its eggs. The nest was first identified by a staff of the...
by Marica Vakacola | Mar 1, 2015 | Turtle Conservation
Her last transmission by satellite tag was in 2008, somewhere near the mouth of the Rewa River. The loss of transmission could be a result of numerous factors; from being captured by fishermen, satellite tag falling off, turtle dying a natural death and many more. The...
by Marica Vakacola | Mar 1, 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...
by Marica Vakacola | Nov 4, 2014 | Turtle Conservation
Sea turtles are one of the Earth’s most ancient creatures that have been around for over 150 Million years. Mamanuca Environment Society together with its member resorts and community stakeholders are leading the conservation of the critically endangered sea turtle...
by Marica Vakacola | Nov 4, 2014 | Ocean Conservation, Turtle Conservation
Marine turtles play a major role in the local village community as a totem and provide an environmental marketing tool with which resorts attract tourists. However, they are being over exploited for traditional use in the Mamanuca Group and the Fiji Islands in...
by Marica Vakacola | Nov 4, 2014 | Conservation, Sustainability, Turtle Conservation
The International Conference on Oceans and Rivers brought together experts in many interconnected areas of protection and management of oceans and rivers. The 3 days first ever gathering organized by the Fiji National University held at the FNU, Namaka Campus featured...
