Namena_Marine

Known to be one of the best diving spots in all of Fiji, this exclusive site is home to many endemic and rare species. Surrounding the tiny island of Namenalala, the approximately 70 square kilometer Namena Marine Reserve was established in 1997, stretching between the two main Fijian islands of Viti Levu and Vanua Levu. The Namena Marine Reserve, located between the principal islands of Viti Levu and Vanua Levu, is part of the traditional fishing grounds, or “Qoliqoli,” of the Kubulau Community. This community had the foresight some years ago to better manage and conserve their natural marine resources. They sought to not only protect their fisheries from over-exploitation due to poaching and poor management, but also to develop the tourism sector as a means of providing sustainable livelihoods and benefits to the community. A portion of the sale of merchandise from this store will support conservation and management of the Namena Marine Reserve in Fiji. To learn more about the reserve, please visit Namena.org.