Blue Prosperity Fiji is the first nation-wide ocean science expedition to be undertaken in Fiji

Blue Prosperity Fiji is the first nation-wide ocean science expedition to be undertaken in Fiji

By Alipate Narawa
22/05/2023

In a historic first of its kind programme, the Blue Prosperity Fiji is embarking on a large-scale ocean science expedition across Fiji to gain a better understanding of existing marine life and resources.

This effort will be led by the government and supported by local NGOs, USP, international scientists, and the Waitt Institute.

Blue Prosperity Fiji Co-Science Principal Investigator, Dr Joeli Veitayaki says the expedition offers local people information about their fishing areas.

The expedition will involve underwater research from a team of divers that will gather information about Fiji’s qoliqoli areas and coastal habitats and the data collected will provide insight on the state of these qoliqoli areas and their resources.

The researchers will assess coral health, fish population, invertebrate population and water quality.

The government and qoliqoli owners will use this information to make decisions about the best ways to manage and protect ocean resources to ensure a prosperous future for all people of Fiji.

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