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Useful info for resorts and dive operations in the Fiji & the South Pacific. This info can be used freely if used for non-commercial projects. For commercial projects, please contact marine ecology consulting.

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Seasonal Ban on Kawakawa and Donu: Protecting Fiji’s Vital Marine Resources – June – September EVERY YEAR

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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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exciting new fish and marine life guides

Some exciting new fish and marine life guides have been recently published

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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.

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Some exciting new fish and marine life guides have been recently published Read More »

Fiji Department of Environment -Schedule of Fees – April 2023

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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.

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First photographic evidence of oceanic manta rays (Mobula birostris) at two locations in Fiji

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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
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50 Reefs Project: Fiji

50 Reefs Project: Fiji is recognised as having 2 of 50 reefs across the globe identified with the potential to resist and adjust to climate change

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Abstract

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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Contributions of tourism-based Marine Conservation Agreements to natural resource management in Fiji – MCA Paper

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Highlights

  • Marine Conservation Agreements in Fiji are largely being used to establish MPAs.
  • Less than a third of MCAs include explicit financial incentives.
  • MCAs are contributing to biodiversity conservation and sustainable fisheries.
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Vanua as Environment: Conservation, Farming, and Development in Waitabu, Fiji

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Vanua as Environment: Conservation, Farming, and Development in Waitabu, Fiji

by Hao-Li Lin, BA, Anthropology, National Taiwan University, 2004

Submitted to the Graduate Faculty of the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.

Defended and approved on March 16th, 2015

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Status of Coral Reefs of the World Report: 2020

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The Sixth Edition of the Sixth Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network (GCRMN) Status of Coral Reefs of the World Report: 2020 was launched on October 5th 2021. 

This flagship product of the GCRMN describes the status and trends of coral reefs worldwide.

This sixth edition is the first since 2008, and the first based on the quantitative analysis of a global dataset compiled from raw monitoring data contributed by more than 300 members of the network.

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