Fiji Islands

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Fiji’s coral reefs are justifiably renowned worldwide and are among the  more diverse and intact in the Pacific Ocean. A multitude of species  make their home in the rich and diverse waters surrounding the Fiji  Islands, including giant clams, sharks, groupers, tuna, barracuda, and  colorful soft and hard corals. Fiji has more than 10,000 km2of pristine coral reefs. Most of these reefs are fringing reefs that  border nearby shores, while there are some flat-topped platform and  barrier reefs. These reefs have spectacular biodiversity, with 467  species of mollusks, 298 species of hard coral, and around 1,200 species  of reef fish. Fiji’s conservation traditions, coupled with the fact  that oceanfront villages have traditional rights to both coastal waters  and adjacent land, have paved the way for integrated conservation  efforts addressing both land- and sea-based environmental threats. While  these conservation projects are in their infancy, promising progress is  being made. The diving in Fiji is amazing