Mars Coral Reef
Restoration

Ahura Resorts Conservation Foundation is a 100% Fijian owned Resort company operating in a pristine and sensitive environment, who wholly supports the concept of sustainable tourism. 

Marine Conservation and Restoration Program
In July 2005 the late Paramount Chief of the Malolo Islands “Turaga Na Tui Lawa” traditionally declared the waters and reefs in front of Likuliku Lagoon and sister resort, Malolo Island Resort,  a Marine Protected Area or “Na Tabu”. This is an environmental initiative in partnership with the landowners to improve fish stocks and species and allow natural recovery and restoration of house reefs and marine life as part of responsible sustainable tourism. The “Na Tabu” means that any form of fishing or shell and coral collecting is strictly forbidden and this applies to locals and visitors alike.

In concert with this, there is an ongoing program of reef restoration and conservation through elimination of invasive species, ie Crown of Thorns Starfish, and relocation of Giant Clams which encourage marine life.  Ahura Resort Conservation Foundation have implemented a Coral Planting program to assist with reef regeneration, especially important after major weather events like cyclones which can cause damage to reefs. This has proved to be very successful over the years with new reef sections emerging, again encouraging further marine life in the Lagoon.

In 2018 ARCF secured the lease of Mociu Private Island (Honeymoon Island). Mociu (pronounced “Moor-thiew”), is a tiny, uninhabited island only 15 minutes boat ride from both Likuliku Lagoon and Malolo resorts.  Mociu has been designated as a protected nature reserve. The waters and reef around it have also been traditionally declared a marine reserve or “Na Tabu” by the local community – with no form of fishing or shell fish collecting is allowed. The island is for the enjoyment of Ahura Resort guests only and will also be used to further develop and expand our environmental conservation initiatives as mentioned above including:  dry forest restoration, invasive species management, coral/clam restoration and other marine and terrestrial conservation projects. Access to the land is by invitation only.

Our Partnership:

In 2024, Mars Sustainable Solutions formed a partnership with Ahura Resort Conservation Foundation to install the first MARRS Reef Stars in Fiji waters. 

The project saw implementation of coral propagation nurseries to improve house reef. Over 100 Reef Stars have been installed on the degraded coral reef surrounding Liku Liku Resort, outplanting almost 2,000 coral fragments. Alongside the below-water efforts of Ahura Resort Conservation Foundation's reef restoration initiative, a live database of coral restoration and growth data will be available on ahurafoundation.com.