by MES Fiji | Jun 25, 2014 | Turtle Conservation
The Turtle Research and Monitoring Database System (TREDS) training was held in Nadi last week. The 3 days training was funded by the Western Pacific Regional Management Fishery Council which is based in Hawaii. The purpose of the workshop is to continue to support...
by MES Fiji | Apr 1, 2014 | Turtle Conservation
Into the second phase of the organisation’s major project, the society has started with its preliminary survey to each member resorts. The Mamanuca Environment Society Turtle Conservation Project is one of the society’s major projects based on the...
by MES Fiji | Apr 1, 2014 | Turtle Conservation
The Mamanuca Sea Turtle Conservation Project was introduced at the first Malolo district meeting that was held at Tavua Village on the 6th of March 2014. As part of community consultation and awareness, MES Project Officer Soro Seru spoke about the second phase...
by MES Fiji | Apr 1, 2014 | Turtle Conservation
The second phase of the Turtle Project has started off well with the Paramount Chief of Malolo district, ‘Na Turaga na Tui Lawa’ showing his full support and the green light to implement this project to his region and to his people. Ratu Sevanaia Vatunitu, the...
by Marica Vakacola | Feb 10, 2014 | Turtle Conservation
As part of farewelling 2013 and welcoming the New Year, Likuliku Lagoon Resort released a young male hawksbill turtle. The significant occasion brought together guests and resort management staff, to return the turtle to his home. The turtle was rescued by Tomasi...
by Marica Vakacola | Dec 2, 2013 | Turtle Conservation
“Swimming hundreds of miles across the vast ocean in search for familiar foraging grounds, only to encounter a tiger shark. Swimming frantically, escape is pronto to avoid becoming the tiger’s next meal .Thanks to the timely distraction from a big ray, a safe distance...
