by Marica Vakacola | Mar 22, 2018 | Conservation, Dry Forest Restoration
Ecological restoration is the process of assisting the recovery of an ecosystem that has been degraded, damaged or destroyed. Reference https://www.erabg.org/what-is-ecological-restoration/ It is an international activity that initiates or accelerates the recovery of...
by Marica Vakacola | Mar 22, 2018 | Eco Tourism, Turtle Conservation
Sea turtles have existed for over 100 million years, and they travel throughout the world’s oceans. However, they are struggling to survive — largely because of things people are doing to the planet’s oceans and beaches. Turtles are “ambassadors of the oceans”, for...
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, Ocean Conservation, Site Inspections, Stakeholders, Water Conservation
Water quality is one of the vital elements of a thriving, healthy reef. It also affects human health either directly or indirectly. MES conducts sea sampling around member resort properties twice a year in May and November representing summer and winter seasons in...
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 | Mar 22, 2018 | Turtle Conservation
People all over the world have heard about the plight of sea turtles in the media as their populations have dramatically reduced worldwide, earning them “critically endangered” status on the IUCN Red List. Sea turtles have existed in our oceans for more...
by Marica Vakacola | Mar 22, 2018 | Conservation, Sponsors and Partners
KPMG, a primary cooperate sponsor for MES, took part in environmental conservation projects with two of our member resorts, Castaway Island Resort and Likuliku Lagoon Resort, as part of their social responsibility. Twenty KPMG staff got involved with allocated...
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,...
