by Marica Vakacola | Oct 23, 2012 | Sponsors and Partners
Matamanoa Island Resort is more than just romantic . Resort manager Patrick Wong said the resort’s eco-friendly stance in maintaining nature’s perfect balance has proved to be the main charming factor. And their partnership with MES has helped them in creating a...
by Marica Vakacola | Oct 23, 2012 | Turtle Conservation
THE Mamanuca Environment Society commended the action of the Department of Fisheries and the Fiji Police Force for rescuing three female green turtles in Tailevu on September 6. And the suspicion by the Department of Fisheries technical officer Aporosa Rabo that some...
by Marica Vakacola | Oct 23, 2012 | Stakeholders
In a bid to ensure that sustainable environmental practices are well managed, various stakeholders convened at the “Global Environment Facility 5star Stakeholder” workshop on October 18. The Global Environment Facility or GEF recently allocated $7.15million to the...
by Marica Vakacola | Oct 23, 2012 | Turtle Conservation
An extraordinary experience of life – Saving turtles on South Sea Island By EMOSI LASAQA Apart from a slight drizzle, September 13 started like any other at the tiny South Sea Island. It was not until about 3pm as the sun began making its descent in a cloudy...
by Marica Vakacola | Oct 23, 2012 | Sponsors and Partners
Mamanuca Environment Society was honoured to witness the unveiling of Air Pacific’s new Airbus A330-200 aircraft to the world in style on Fiji Day Wednesday, October 10. The team consisted of Project Manager Betani Salusalu, Field Officers Soropepeli Soro and Matareti...
by Marica Vakacola | Oct 23, 2012 | Education
Until recently, mangroves were considered smelly, muddy, mosquito infested swamps and their removal was seen as a sign of progress. Today, many realise and appreciate the roles mangroves play in sustaining our ecosystem. Mangroves are all types of trees that have...
by Marica Vakacola | Aug 29, 2012 | Turtle Conservation
Please find following our latest Turtle Conservation Documentation. If you have any questions feel free to contact Betani Salusalu via email – Email Betani Salusalu Biological Plan Management Plan_English Management Plan_Fijian Mamanuca turtle project...
by Emosi Lasaqa | Aug 29, 2012 | Iguana Conservation
They are probably the most famous Iguanas in the Pacific. Meet Malolo and Likuliku, the two Fiji crested iguanas at the magical Likuliku Lagoon Resort in the Mamanuca Group of islands. In a haven of subtle luxury, embraced by the renowned warmth of its workers, the...
by Emosi Lasaqa | Aug 29, 2012 | Coral Conservation
WHILE tourists lay lazily on the beach in a typical sunny day at Mana Island Resort, four divers and a photographer were busy at work beneath the waves of the North Beach. On the ocean floor about eight meters deep lay seven tables-full of live corals, most was...
by Emosi Lasaqa | Aug 15, 2012 | Turtle Conservation
FIVE Hawksbill turtles were released off Vio Island in Lautoka during the Crest Chicken Agriculture show as part of the Mamanuca Environment Society and Ministry of Fisheries and Forest’s Ridge to Reef program. Three were released on Friday 10, August by the Minister...
