Fiji is known on land as well as underwater, as the home of many endemic species not found elsewhere. On land this is due to geographical remoteness from other land masses.
When the tides rise and fall, a rich nutrient flow results that supports all manner of marine life. The soft corals that are so characteristic of the Fiji are found here in great abundance, and at much shallower depths than they can be found elsewhere. Soft corals are filter feeders that retract into themselves in still waters, and only really bloom when the currents are right. Drifting along a wall of soft coral in full bloom is an incredible experience.
FISH FEEDING IS FUN FOR PEOPLE BUT VERY BAD FOR FISH!
Please do not feed the fish, or encourage other people to do so.
There are many reasons not to fish feed:
Even small fish often become aggressive when they expect to be fed, and may accidentally bite snorkellers and swimmers when seeking food.
Whatever you feed to the fish, it is not as good for them as their natural diet, which they may neglect when they are full of bread and cake. There have been cases of fish starving to death with stomachs full of indigestible (to fish!) foodstuffs.
The coral reef around the Fijian Islands is a beautiful and dynamic natural resource, which we are committed to conserving for your enjoyment and that of future generations. It is a complex and fragile ecosystem, which can be damaged inadvertently if we do not take a little care while we are observing it.
Here are a few basic guidelines, which we ask you to follow to ensure that the reef is preserved for future visitors to enjoy.
Many have seen their first Manta's here and still have had their closest encounters. Despite having a 'dive of a lifetime' few however manage to come away with the 'shot of a lifetime'. Despite (or because of) their size, Mantas are a difficult subject - here are some tips to help capture that memorable image.
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