It has been a busy and exciting three weeks for me, as I have been working with Nicholas alongside the staff and volunteers at
Projects Abroad shark conservation project in Viti Levu, Fiji. I had been looking forward to visiting Fiji and, despite the utter lack of sunshine, it has been a wonderful experience.The Fijians are kind, friendly and welcoming people who offer bright smiles and greetings whenever you see them, even in the cities such as Suva. The island itself is covered with lush jungle greenery and is of course fringed by beautiful tropical beaches and the coconut palms that Fiji is known for. The river banks are home to mangrove forests, which are a vital ecosystem for the health of the oceans and many species of animal. I was fascinated to learn about the
importance of mangroves during my time on Fiji and thoroughly enjoyed a day of
mangrove reforestation - during which we planted 7000 mangroves!
