From July 23 to August 6, 2025, a four-member team from the MCS&E Unit, Coastal Fisheries Division (MFOR), visited Butaritari Island to deliver a 3-day enforcement refresher training for village wardens (Kaubure) and conduct 6 days of community visits focused on sea cucumber awareness. The training strengthened local capacity in enforcing community bylaws, monitoring fishing activities, and safeguarding marine resources, while the awareness program promoted sustainable harvesting practices to protect valuable species. This mission reflects MFOR’s commitment to empowering communities as stewards of their marine environment. Proudly funded and supported by the Ridge to Reef (R2R) Project.