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The Great Sea Reef that hugs Fiji’s northwestern shores is a biodiversity hotspot and deeply important to the country and its people. Sometimes called Bainivualiku, “protector of the North,” it serves as a massive natural seawall shielding the islands from wave breaks and storm surges. It also provides daily sustenance to coastal communities and drives the tourism sector that is Fiji’s leading economic activity.
“A healthy reef equals healthy people, a healthy economy, a healthy Fiji,” says Duncan Williams, program manager for sustainable fisheries and seafood at WWF-Pacific.
Original Article: Champions of the Great Sea Reef
