Tribewanted: Vorovoro

WWF info on the third largest barrier reef in the world!

The sea around the island is well protected with two reef formations fronting it. Cakau Levu (Great Sea Reef), which is a kilometer away, is the world”s third largest continuous reef formation, a haven for diving enthusiasts and coral watchers. This reef is a protected project under the auspices of the World Wild Life Foundation in partnership with the province of Macuata. The Tui Mali, like other custodians of their respective customary fishing grounds in Macuata, is one of the active members of this partnership. The water that consist Mali”s traditional fishing grounds is noted for its rich harvest of tropical reef fish and deep sea as well. Around Vorovoro, the yearly arrival of the volaca during annual spawning time around December is an eagerly awaited event by local fisherman for its sweet meat. Vorovoro is also a turtle rookery during turtle breeding season of December to April.