Fiji Times – 05 August 2019
The people of Nacula, Yasawa, have taken a stand to protect their marine reserve by partnering with Nanuya Island Resort.
Leading the charge was Nacula’s paramount chief Na Momo na Tui Drola Ratu Manasa Naikasowalu who launched the taboo ceremony at the resort last Friday.
He said the traditional taboo was an opportunity for the vanua to look at the importance of protecting their fishing grounds.
He added this would boost marine conservation efforts of the vanua of Drola.
Vinaka Fiji general manager Elenoa Nimacere said the taboo was important to the Yasawa Group as it would bring back marine food species that had been scarce for some years now.
The five-year taboo is a partnership between the vanua o Drola, Vinaka Fiji, Nanuya Island Resort and the Government.
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