Blue Prosperity Fiji

03/09/2026

Blue Prosperity Fiji is seeking an Ocean Use Survey Coordinator to help lead an effort to understand how communities use and value the ocean..

This role will help coordinate survey activities, engage government agencies, communities, NGOs, and other partners, support and oversee field teams, and contribute to data quality and project reporting.

The BPF Ocean Use Survey findings will help to ensure that future planning efforts are as beneficial and inclusive as possible.

Learn more and apply on our website: https://www.blueprosperityfiji.org/careers

03/09/2026

The nearshore ocean space and the communities that rely on them for sustenance and livelihood are inextricably bound.

This week, the Blue Prosperity Fiji team, led by Nearshore Engagement Coordinator Laitia Tamata have been working with the Navakavu Nearshore Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) Task Force as they develop the principles that will guide their work, the goals they will work to achieve, and the objectives that will lead to the achievement of their MSP goals.

The four day workshop began on Tuesday at the Ucuinamono Village Hall where key principles were discussed, and continued yesterday at the Waiqanake Village Hall where the discussions built further on the principles and began to draw out the collective goals of the participants as members of the community, especially from women and youth.

The Task Force, composed of community representatives, iTaukei leadership, and local ocean experts, is using data collected during the 2024 Blue Prosperity Fiji Ocean Use Survey in Navakavu to inform how they may improve ocean health, food security, livelihoods, and sustainable economic growth.

BPF, in partnership with i Qoliqoli rights holders, Provincial and Government stakeholders, is proud to support this community-led initiative grounded in best available science, traditional knowledge, and stakeholder input.

Where communities take ownership of managing and safeguarding their natural resources, the ocean rewards them through thriving fisheries, economic opportunities, and secure livelihoods that can sustain families today and into the future.

01/09/2026

Two derelict fishing vessels have been safely removed from Suva Harbour. Earlier this month, the Zhong Da 2 and Sunshine 86 were towed offshore and safely scuttled after a carefully managed operation. Before being towed, both vessels were cleaned and inspected following strict protocols to minimise environmental impact.

Scuttling sites were approved by the Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji (MSAF): at least 5 nautical miles out, 1,000 metres deep, clear of fishing grounds and navigational passages.

For years, derelict vessels have put coastal communities, livelihoods, and the marine environment at risk. Over the next year, more derelict vessels will be safely removed from Suva Harbour through the Captain Johnathan Smith Fund.

The initiative to remove derelict vessels in Suva Harbour is a coordinated effort led by the Fiji Joint Maritime Environment Committee, with support from the Waitt Foundation and Waitt Institute. The Fiji Government, through the Joint Maritime Environment Committee, provides interagency oversight and coordination.

01/09/2026

25/08/2026

“For too long, derelict vessels have presented risks to the safety, environment and economic productivity of our harbour.” — Honourable Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka

Prime Minister Rabuka marked continued progress in cleaning up Suva Harbour as part of Fiji’s commitment to sustainably managing 100% and fully protecting 30% of the ocean.

The Captain Johnathan Smith Fund is supporting the safe removal of derelict vessels from the harbour, and is proof of what's possible when Government, the private sector, partners, and communities work together. This cleanup effort demonstrates the kind of multi-agency coordination that effective Marine Spatial Planning and sustainable ocean management requires.

22/08/2026

“Our commitment to sustainably managing 100% of Fiji's ocean and fully protecting 30% through effective marine conservation and management measures requires practical action.” – Honourable Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka

Practical action starts with cleaning up Suva Harbour. Prime Minister Rabuka recently launched the derelict vessels cleanup initiative, connecting it to Fiji’s broader holistic ocean management goals.

We cannot plan for a healthy and productive ocean while our harbours contain abandoned vessels that threaten marine ecosystems, navigation and economic activity.

The initiative to remove derelict vessels in Suva Harbour is a coordinated effort led by the Fiji Joint Maritime Environment Committee, with support from the Waitt Foundation and Waitt Institute through the Captain Johnathan Smith Fund.

05/08/2026

Community consultations have always been at the forefront of Blue Prosperity Fiji’s work.

This week, BPF Strategic Advisor Dr Joeli Veitayaki, and Blue Economy Coordinator Josaia Kaulotukiyacata, visited Serua Island to present a sevusevu to the Gone Turaga na Vunivalu Vanua o Korolevu and present on a Beche De Mer pilot project developed with the Ministry of Fisheries and the Ministry of iTaukei Affairs.

It is critical for resource owners to be informed and have an opportunity to weigh in and ask questions on matters related to their ocean space.

30/07/2026

26/07/2026

All Fijians live their lives in the middle of the ocean.

The Pacific Ocean is the largest single body of water on the planet, and a home to a vast array of marine life, and human life.

The colours of the coral reefs are reflected in the cultures of the people who populate the islands that dot the Pacific across its immense expanse. The diversity of marine life is mirrored in the identities, values, and beliefs of our people.

Recently, Blue Prosperity Fiji Strategic Advisor Dr Joeli Veitayaki joined an interfaith gathering celebrating World Environment Day and World Oceans Day 2026 under the themes "Sustainable Fishing Means More" and "Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Future."

Dr Joeli shared an overview of marine protection in Fiji, including the role it plays in strengthening the resilience of our coastal communities.

The gathering, organised by the Missionary Society of St Columban, was a reminder that caring for our environment and ocean is a shared responsibility that crosses faiths, professions, and communities.

We cannot expect our economy to prosper or communities to thrive if we don’t care for our environment; our land and our ocean.

08/07/2026

Fiji’s wellbeing is inseparable from the health of our ocean.

As marine ecosystems face growing threats, protecting our reefs, fisheries, and traditional ocean spaces is essential to safeguard culture, livelihoods, and a resilient Blue Economy for generations to come.

Through the development of a national Marine Spatial Plan and the Fiji Blue Economy Framework, Fiji is advancing a bold vision for sustainable ocean use, stronger stewardship, and resilient communities.

Learn more at BlueProsperityFiji.org