by Marica Vakacola | Mar 1, 2015 | Uncategorized
The beginning of the year also marked the kick off of the school program organised and run by the MES. The school program has been an annual program set up by MES to incorporate knowledge of protecting our environment in the school curriculum thus creating awareness...
by Marica Vakacola | Mar 1, 2015 | Volunteers
World Volunteer Day was designated by the United Nations in 1985 as an international observance day to celebrate the power and potential of volunteerism. Mamanuca Environment Society hosted its corporate sponsors together with the member resorts which is Likuliku...
by Marica Vakacola | Mar 1, 2015 | Uncategorized
MES have now two years in a row engaged its corporate sponsors in giving back to the environment. MES corporate sponsors include ANZ, Fiji Airways, KPMG, and Vonu Beer. On the 26th of January, 33 volunteers from ANZ and Fiji Airways travelled to Likuliku and Castaway...
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 | Mar 1, 2015 | Eco Tourism, Education
Marine and terrestrial resources play a very important role in maintaining biological balance. In Fiji coral reefs cover an area of 10, 020 km² with 68% at risk. Resort operators in the Mamanuca’s are taking a step forward in restoring and protecting natural...
by Marica Vakacola | Mar 1, 2015 | Education, Fiji Environment
The California State University Monterey Bay Wild land studies will be visiting the Mamanuca Group of islands on the month of June to undertake a programme of field study with a view towards the understanding about the island’s ecosystems, how resources are...
by Marica Vakacola | Mar 1, 2015 | Ocean Conservation
Mamanuca Resorts celebrate World Fisheries Day The World Fisheries Day celebration serves as an important reminder that we must focus on changing the way the world manages global fisheries to ensure sustainable stocks and healthy ocean ecosystem. World Fisheries Day...
by Marica Vakacola | Mar 1, 2015 | Eco Tourism, Fiji Environment
Vomo Island Resort is a 5 star luxury private island. It is traditionally owned by the district of Vuda. Vomo Island Resort launched its environment day on Wednesday, 3rd of December 2014. Special programmes were created to best suit the day where guests and staff can...
by Marica Vakacola | Nov 4, 2014 | MES Fiji News
In October, Ms Ilisapeci Sokidi joined the MES Team as a Project officer for the Turtle Conservation Project. Being with the Team for almost a year, spending 6 months as a Volunteer and later completed a 3 months work experience attachment, the Team has seen her gain...
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...
