Shania Shayal Prasad 
[Source: Ministry of Fisheries, Fiji]
The Fisheries Ministry has completed a major survey around Naigani Island in Tailevu to strengthen sustainable fisheries management and protect marine ecosystems.
Officials state the research included two deep dive surveys, four snorkel assessments, a seagrass survey across ten stations and a mangrove survey at three key sites, all GPS-mapped for accuracy.
The survey also engaged Naigani villagers, collecting socio-economic data on livelihoods, marine protected areas and key species conservation.
The Ministry states that the study will inform policies that strike a balance between biodiversity protection and community economic needs, thereby reinforcing Fiji’s strategy to safeguard marine resources while promoting local participation.
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