The Great Fiji Shark Count

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Partners

The Great Fiji Shark Count has been made possible by volunteers who contributed their time to planning and organisation, and partners who have financially contributed to printing of logbooks, posters and publicity materials.

We would like to say Vinaka Vaka Levu (Thank you very much) to all of them:

  • eShark

  • Shark Savers

  • Save our Seas Foundation

  • Marine Ecology Consulting Fiji

  • Ocean Soaps

  • Resort Support Fiji

  • Shark Foundation

  • Shark Reef Marine Reserve

  • WWF’s Global Shark Programme


Government of Fiji Department of  Fisheries

Fiji CrestThe National Vision, Mission and Goal are for “A peaceful and prosperous Fiji” and to do so, we must be able to “rebuild confidence, stability and economic growth”. The principle of equitable sharing of the national wealth is now being undertaken through implementation of the Government Blue Print and Affirmative Action Plan. Together with good governance, it is also considered very important in achieving national security and stability. The private sector will remain as the main driving force of the economy. The expansion of the private sector will create further employment and increasing income foe economic growth. It has been also identified and established that there is sufficient indigenous skills available that could be further developed to foster and contribute to the target economic growth.

VISION

“To be the Best in the Pacific Island Countries in adding value to its Fish and Forest Resources”

The vision is based on the potential the Fisheries and Forest Sector have to contribute to the national Vision for “Prosperous and Peaceful Fiji”. The two sectors have been given high expectation and will rise to the occasion to provide solutions to the “Peace, Unity and Multi-Racial Harmony” of the nation.

MISSION

Fiji Department of Fisheries and ForestsThe Ministry of Fisheries and Forest is a newly established Ministry of the Government. It was established with the aim to enhance both sectors visibility and streamline decision-making so that it is more responsive and proactive in facilitating the sustainable development of the fisheries and forest sector. This will be accomplished through strengthening its capacity building, institutional and infrastructure development. Greater emphasis is now placed on the value adding of fisheries and forest products and effective participation of resource owners in the industries. We will expand and strengthen our activities within the above areas, as personnel and finances are adequate and opportunities arise, so that our overall goal growth targets are realized.

GOAL

The overall strategic target of the Ministry of Fisheries and Forests is to promote and facilitate the sustainable development of both sectors to contribute $1 Billion to the National Gross Domestic Products within the next 10 years.

The Ministry of Fisheries and Forests will be guided by the following philosophy (it is the Ministry’s Creed) in conducting its roles.


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Welcome to The Great Fiji Shark Count !

Throughout the months of April and November every year, you have the opportunity to help celebrate and record Fiji’s amazing coral reef biodiversity, show you care about our world’s delicate coral reef systems, and have fun, by taking part in the FIJI-WIDE SHARK COUNT!

Easy to do, this is suitable for visitors and locals alike, whether you like to fish, snorkel, or SCUBA dive. We hope that tourists, school children, scientists and all people with an interest in the marine environment will take to the reefs with us to search for the Sharks of Fiji!

The Great Fiji Shark Count will be held across Fiji every April and November every year.

You can do a single count, or take part as many times as you like during that month, so that you cover different reefs. All data will be gratefully accepted!

So, see your resort, watersports operator or travel agent, get your Shark identification materials and dive into the beautiful blue waters of Fiji, to be a part of history!

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  • RT @MarineEcoFiji: Best Practice #Mangrove Planting For #Fiji – A Discussion Document This review prepared by Dr Dick Watling is founded on… 03:38 July 31, 2021 from TweetDeck
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