We’ve just kicked off the GEF Coral Reef Rescue Project: Resilient Coral Reefs, Resilient Communities, and launched the Fiji National Hub for Coral Reef Conservation!
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Suva, Fiji – June 3, 2024: A seasonal ban by Fiji’s Ministry of Fisheries on fishing for Kawakawa and Donu, two highly valued grouper species, has commenced on June 1st and will run until September 30th.
This initiative is part of a critical management approach aimed at safeguarding these species during their peak breeding season to prevent overfishing and ensure the sustainability of Fiji’s marine ecosystem.
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This study compiled data from various sources, including a literature review, participatory science programs, and environmental DNA to assess the diversity and occurrence of batoids in Fiji’s waters.
…Rays in the Shadows: Batoid Diversity, Occurrence, and Conservation Status in FijiRead More »
Rays in the Shadows: Batoid Diversity, Occurrence, and Conservation Status in Fiji Read More »
Some exciting new fish and marine life guides have been recently published, which will be useful for dive and snorkel operators, students and science professionals alike.
These can be ordered directly from the publishers on-line, printed to order, details and prices below. If you prefer to buy in Fiji, contact Helen@marineecologyfiji, as we do hold a few extras here.
…Some exciting new fish and marine life guides have been recently publishedRead More »
Some exciting new fish and marine life guides have been recently published Read More »
Here are the current, April 2023, Schedule of Fees for the Fiji Department of Environment.
This document outlines the various charges and costs associated with the services provided by the department. It provides a clear and transparent breakdown of the fees for each service, ensuring that all stakeholders completely understand the costs involved.
…Fiji Department of Environment -Schedule of Fees – April 2023Read More »
Fiji Department of Environment -Schedule of Fees – April 2023 Read More »
I am a university professor from the US, and recently returned from Lawaki with a group of 15 students, my family, and another professor and his son, as the culminating experience of a 2.5 week trip study abroad trip across Fiji.
…Of all the learning experiences we had on offer in Fiji, Helen’s was by far the most professional, educational, and inspiringRead More »
Of all the learning experiences we had on offer in Fiji, Helen’s was by far the most professional, educational, and inspiring Read More »
Some of the results from the Great Fiji Shark Count have been published in the journal Pacific Conservation Biology. This data was collected by tourism operators across Fiji and their diving and snorkelling guests, collected by staff at Marine Ecology Consulting, supported by Beqa Adventure Divers, and analysed for publication by eOceans.
…Community-driven shark monitoring for informed decision making: a case study from FijiRead More »
Community-driven shark monitoring for informed decision making: a case study from Fiji Read More »
Until the revision of the genus Manta in 2009, when a second manta species (Manta alfredi) was resurrected based on morphological and meristic data, all available records in Fijian literature were recorded as Manta birostris, or commonly as the oceanic manta rays. Subsequently, documented sightings were recorded as M. alfredi.
Another reclassification of the genus Manta was undertaken in 2018 when both manta ray species (Manta alfredi, Manta birostris)
were moved to Mobula based on phylogenetic analysis.
…Here, we present the first unequivocal evidence of oceanic manta rays (Mobula birostris) occurrence in Fijian waters.
Luke Gordon & Tom Vierus
Coral reef ecosystems are seriously threatened by changing conditions in the ocean.
Although many factors are implicated, climate change has emerged as a dominant and rapidly growing threat.
Developing a long-term strategic plan for the conservation of coral reefs is urgently needed yet is complicated by significant uncertainty associated with climate change impacts on coral reef ecosystems.
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Ocean warming is increasing the incidence, scale, and severity of global-scale coral bleaching and mortality, culminating in the third global coral bleaching event that occurred during record marine heatwaves of 2014-2017.
While local effects of these events have been widely reported, the global implications remain unknown.
Analysis of 15,066 reef surveys during 2014-2017 revealed that 80% of surveyed reefs experienced significant coral bleaching and 35% experienced significant coral mortality.
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