Waitabu Marine Park Blog

In Memory of an Ocean Champion and Fearless Friend Vasemaca Rarabici Fiji Program Associate , Asia Pacific Program, SeaWeb May 17, 1975 – December 30, 2008 Va Rarabici with her daughter, Annie. Suva, Fiji, April 2008. Betty Oala, SeaWeb Vasemaca Rarabici joined SeaWeb in early 2007 after a successful career as a journalist in Fiji, where she worked for the three local daily newspapers and rose to the rank of deputy editor of the Fiji Sun and later the Sunday editor of the Fiji Times . At SeaWeb, Va discovered a powerful outlet for her love of her islands and for her well-honed communication skills. Indeed, despite a prolonged illness, Va’s passion and dedication helped build a foundation for SeaWeb’s success in the Asia Pacific for years to come. For those who knew her,...

20th of January 2009 PRESS RELEASE Tourism Fiji in collaboration with key industry partners including the Fiji Islands Hotel and Tourism Association (FIHTA), Society of Fiji Travel Associates (SOFTA) and Air Pacific confirmed that the necessary infrastructure, facilities and equipment to operate Fiji’s Tourism industry has been largely unaffected by the recent flooding with only minor damage reported by member Hotels, Resorts, Transport, Transfer and Cruise Operators, and International and Domestic airlines. The industry is unified in its efforts and working hard to reassure visitor’s considering travel to Fiji to take advantage of Fiji’s tropical climate, excellent deals and of course to enjoy Fiji’s biggest asset – it’s warm, friendly people. Key strategies to lure visitors to our shores include wide ranging familiarization visits commencing early next week to key tourism areas by prominent Travel Wholesalers, Travel Agents and Trade Press to demonstrate first hand the experienc...

THE INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF THE SHARK … was inspired by the finding that at the current rate, common shark species will be extinct in 10 to 15 years. In large regions, species that were once numerous have fallen to 1% of their original numbers. Studies of open ocean sharks estimate 80 to 90% of heavily fished species are gone. Yet these intelligent animals, also called the “Wolves of the Sea” are still fished intensively, and finned for “shark fin soup.” The oceans have evolved over hundreds of millions of years with sharks as apex predators, so their loss will destroy oceanic health. HELP SPREAD THE WORD: SAVE SHARKS FROM EXTINCTION 2009 - Year Of The Shark

Sat., Nov. 12 Tavora Falls / Lavena & Southern Coast / Waitabu Marine Park Today we spent a second day with staff from the Bouma project, this time concentrating on the newly established Waitabu Marine Park and the scenic southern coast in the Lavena Falls area. First we took a short walk into Tavoro Falls, where we caught close looks of a pair of Collared Kingfisher, the male Orange Dove, and -- quite laconic in the gardens around two small farms -- numerous Wattled Honeyeater. Papaya were ripe on the farmers’ small trees, and we were able to examine plants of taro and other produce that we had enjoyed during lunch the previous day. http://waitabu.org/marine-life/   Jamie was the first into the glorious pool below the falls, followed by Avghi, Molly, and then several others. The water was cool and refreshing, ...

Helping establish the Lavena Lodge, Waitabu Marine Park , Batilamu Trek and Vidawa Rainforest Trek, Fiji Tourism Resource Consultants

From the album: "Taveuni" by Naushad Yakub The great tent sites provided by the Waitabu Marine Park for a good rate withproper facilitiesl;kitchen, toiletand bath...........plus spring in walking distance. Facebook | Naushad Yakub's Photos - Taveuni

Taveuni Highlights :  Some of the highlights to check out while in Traveuni is to dive the Somosomo Strait which is around the incredible Rainbow Reef. Be sure to snorkel the beautiful Vuna Reed and catch mass at Wairiki Catholic Mission during your Fiji holiday package.  For a hike in paradise trek the Lavena Coastal Walk and rejuvenate from the walk in a deep waterfall pool or take a day hike along the Vidawa Rainforest trail. You can learn about marine conservation at Waitabu Marine Park . If you have the guts, tear down the Waitabu Water Slide if you think you have what it takes. Fiji Holiday Packages by Adventure Brat