Treasure Island appoints wildlife warrior
Fiji’s Treasure Island has become the first resort in Fiji’s Mamanuca Islands to appoint a dedicated environmental officer, with a key focus of the new role will be on giving guests of all ages the chance to understand and contribute to the resort’s wide-ranging conservation efforts.
Katerina Sefeti, who graduated in 2006 with a Bachelor of Applied Science (Environmental), has taken on the newly-created position and Ms Sefeti is already helping adults and kids appreciate the importance of sustainable eco-tourism practices in areas such as water conservation and the protection of the resort’s marine life, its reef and its unique flora and fauna.
Treasure Island guests can get involved in the resort’s breeding program for endangered Hawksbill turtles and its efforts to re-introduce marine species to the reef, including giant clams, triton snails and coral gardens.
Another important aspect of Ms Sefeti’s role is to further enhance Treasure Island’s efforts to reduce and/or recycle waste, and support local communities’ efforts to protect endangered species.
Group General Manager Graeme Back said the appointment of Ms Sefeti brought a further dimension to Treasure Island’s guest programs.
“It’s a good example of a small resort investing in a sustainable future, while at the same time providing its guests with unique opportunities for a hands-on eco-tourism experience,†said Mr Back.
“It’s all about having fun while learning about environmental issues first hand.”
Guest environmental programs now feature:
Hawksbill turtle breeding:
Guests are able to feed the endangered turtles on a natural diet of sponges and seaweed in order to prepare them for release. During the breeding season nests must be monitored, hatching after 50-55 days, often right in front of the bures.
Marine and reef management:
Treasure Island is teaching guests of all ages about coral conservation. Guest are escorted on snorkeling tours to “coral tables†where they are able to “plant†new coral that will gradually grow and breed on the table.
Iguanas:
A popular Kids’ Club activity is feeding Hibiscus flowers to the rare Crested Iguanas that have nested and are now breeding on Treasure Island.
Treasure Island is a locally-owned resort located just 30 minutes by boat transfer from Nadi airport in the Mamanuca Islands. Set on a coral cay surrounded by a protected marine reserve, the property is ideally suited to honeymooners, couples and families.
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