Cakaulevu Reef

On its own, the Cakaulevu Reef covers 202,700 square kilometres (78,300 sq mi).

[2] The marine ecosystem of the reef contributes to its national significance as outlined in Fiji's Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan.

[3] The first systematic survey of the reef (in 2004) revealed a diverse marine population, including unique mangrove ecosystems and endemic fish.

[2] All of this marine life has traditionally supported the native population, and currently some 70,000 people depend on the reef.

[2] Traditional customs used to manage the reef for hundreds of years permit leaders to set aside portions of the qoliqoli, or traditional fishing ground.