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		<title>A quick guide to Marine Stingers in Fiji and First Aid for those Marine Stings&#8230;</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:36:50 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[True jellyfish have an open bell or hood – the main body shaped like an umbrella, with lots of tentacles or arms coming out of the bottom, where the handle of the umbrella would be. While all jellyfish can sting, most are not powerful enough to hurt a human for more than 15 – 20 [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Hazardous Marine Life Medical Reference Book &#8211; Diver Alert Network</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:59:59 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The DAN (Divers Alert Network) Hazardous Marine Life Medical Reference Book is highly regarded as a practical, comprehensive guide for identifying and treating injuries from marine life. Edited by experts like Dr. Paul Auerbach, it offers concise, actionable first aid and medical information designed to be used by divers, dive professionals, and medical personnel to [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Comparing impacts and recovery of locally managed reefs after exposure to extreme waves from a category 5 cyclone</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 22:02:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Sharing some good news and hope from Fiji about our coral reefs.  A new study published in the international journal Coral Reefs shows that coral reefs decimated by a severe Category 5 tropical cyclone in 2016 showed surprising resilience and ability for corals to recover in Fiji. Our study found Cyclone Winston wiped out more than half of [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Depth affects the population dynamics on a soft coral dominated reef on the Great White Wall, Fiji</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2025 21:29:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Depth affects the population dynamics on a soft coral?dominated reef on the Great White Wall, Fiji Depth affects the population dynamics on a soft coral-dominated reef on the Great White Wall, Fiji Nile P. Stephenson, Katie M. Delahooke, Charlotte G. Kenchington, Jone Waitaiti, Alice A. Ball, Victor E. Bonito, Andrea Manica, &#38; Emily G. Mitchell [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Helen Sykes presents at the GSTC2025 Conference in Fiji &#124; Reef Protection, Coral Restoration, and Responsible Diving</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2025 22:43:15 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Helen Sykes was invited to present on a panel at the presents at the Global Sustainable Tourism Council Conference 2025 #GSTC2025 Fiji titled Reef Protection, Coral Restoration, and Responsible Diving in August 2025.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Fiji National Hub for Coral Reef Conservation connects community with government agencies to protect reefs</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jun 2024 22:32:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[We&#8217;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! Our stunning reefs are crucial for marine life, local livelihoods, and our economy, but they&#8217;re under threat. This project aims to protect and restore these vital ecosystems. With WWF-US, WWF-Oceans, [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Seasonal Ban on Kawakawa and Donu: Protecting Fiji’s Vital Marine Resources &#8211; June &#8211; September EVERY YEAR</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2024 21:33:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Suva, Fiji – June 3, 2024: A seasonal ban by Fiji&#8217;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 [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Some exciting new fish and marine life guides have been recently published</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Nov 2023 01:59:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[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 [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Fiji Department of Environment -Schedule of Fees &#8211; April 2023</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 15 Apr 2023 04:04:47 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[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. OZONE DEPLETING [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Of all the learning experiences we had on offer in Fiji, Helen&#8217;s was by far the most professional, educational, and inspiring</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 2023 04:33:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[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. We chose Lawaki based on careful research as we wanted to give the students [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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