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Key Dive Areas in Fiji (FIJI Shores and Marinas)

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Character of the Key Dive Areas in Fiji

Fiji has coral reefs everywhere, and all have their attractions. However, you’ll have the best time diving here if you select the type that’s best for you and your experience level.

Here is a generalized account of diving character in the main areas that divers usually visit.

Great new article by Helen Sykes on FIJI Shores and Marinas (see full article here) …

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An Analysis Of International Law, National Legislation, Judgements, And Institutions As They Interrelate With Territories And Areas Conserved By Indigenous Peoples And Local Communities – Report No. 19 – Fiji

Fiji Environmental Law Association Factsheets, marine ecology consulting, Useful Info

Introduction

Across the world, areas with high or important biodiversity are often located within Indigenous peoples’ and local communities’ conserved territories and areas (ICCAs).

Traditional and contemporary systems of stewardship embedded within cultural practices enable the conservation, restoration and connectivity of ecosystems, habitats, and specific species in accordance with indigenous and local worldviews.

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Dedicated Locals Keep a Keen Eye on the Reef: Annual Survey is a Great Success

marine ecology consulting, Waitabu Marine Park

During the first week of March, Waitabu Village in Taveuni, Fiji, played host to a group of dedicated local marine lovers who came together to take part in the annual marine Survey.

Waitabu Marine Park has long since been a pioneering example of a successful locally managed Marine Protected Area (MPA). The communities of Waitabu and Bouma came together to protect their native fishing grounds in 1998. Their foresight and diligence allows visitors the opportunity to share in the beauty of the Waitabu Marine Park.

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Report about the Socio-economic value of shark-diving in Fiji

Report about the Socio-economic value of shark-diving in Fiji

Coral Reef Alliance, marine ecology consulting, The Great Fiji Shark Count

I would like to thank you for answering our questionnaires regarding the Socio-economic value of the shark-diving industry in Fiji. I would also like to thank you for granting us access to interview your costumers during our survey last year. 

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Kawakawa Grouper in FIji

Coral Reef Preservation

Great Fiji Butterflyfish Count, marine ecology consulting, The Great Fiji Shark Count

CORAL IS ALIVE AND GROWING:
Please do not touch or walk on living coral.

Not everyone realises that coral reefs are made up of tiny animals less than one centimetre tall. The “stone” that you see is the outer skeleton of these tiny animals, which are retracted into the reef during the day. The outer, coloured layer of coral is the living area. Any broken grey area is no longer alive. …

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Reef Secret ISLANDS MAG

Reef Secret: Why Fiji offers some of the world’s best diving

FLMMA, marine ecology consulting

Helen Sykes of Marine Ecology is featured in Air Pacific’s in-flight magazine (pp36-39 Islands Vol 1, 2012), Reef Secret: Why Fiji offers some of the world’s best diving, by Susan Eames

Susan starts with

“Not all tropical reefs are created equal. Some seem to burgeon with life while others look bare. There are numerous seasons why, but before we get on to the technical aspects, let’s talk about reproduction…”

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