Fiji Environmental Care

South Sea Cruises

South Sea Cruises takes pride in the many practices we have put in place to maintain and preserve the environment of the Fiji Islands.

Coral Restoration and Clam Farm

As most of the reef in our world has been subject to impact of both nature and human our own South Sea Island is affected by this as well. With reports obtained by biologists in our Environment Team a plan has been set to both restore coral and also plant clams.

People from all over the world come to view our spectacular coral reefs and the tropical rainforests of the ocean, we are very proud of them, and we want to protect them so future generations can appreciate them also.

This project allows us to assist in rejuvenating the reef. Clams that were once in healthy abundance are now almost non-existent. They are important on a coral reef as they act as natural biological filters, cleaning the water and making it optimal for coral to grow. So by adding these babies into the system we are promoting the natural growth of coral. They themselves are also an attraction, as we will be able to watch them grow into beautiful giants. We also thank Ministry of Agriculture & Forestry for donating 36 clams which is an added bonus to the South Sea Island reef. We are also planting the tips of broken coral collected here on the reef, we have made a bed for them to grow on and in about a year we will relocate them onto the reef. We have also made fish houses which attract fish.

We are also trying to raise awareness for our coral reefs as they are being threatened globally. A workshop has also been organized for the people of Vuda and this has been the first conducted in this area and has been successful. By taking a small step here on South Sea Island, we also hope to encourage the protection of reefs all over Fiji.

Crown of Thorns Star

South Sea Cruises employs two divers on an ongoing, full time basis to do daily dives off South Sea Island to monitor COTS and ensure that it is kept under control. Since this was introduced and particularly in the later part of 2009 the threat of COTS has decreased significantly. This role has now developed into one of overall reef protection for these local divers. A full time marine biologist has also been introduced into the Reef Safari team at South Sea Island to oversee the continued success of protecting this beautiful reef.

Support for the MES (Marine Environment Society)

South Sea Cruises provides support for the MES by way of complimentary transfers throughout the islands for MES staff who provide training and education to resort staff, schools and villages. We also work very closely with the MES to regularly monitor the water quality through out the Mamanucas. We played an active role in developing a marine education DVD which serves two purposes, firstly to promote the diversity of the marine life in the region and secondly to educate people about the need to preserve the marine environment.

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