A rich net of marine and blue foods in the islands of Kiribati provides not only sustenance but also a source of income for the individual development of families. This community custodianship of the diverae marine resources was celebrared today in Tabiteuea North by the successful launching of 5 community fisheries management plans for Kabuna, Eita, Tanaeang, Tekaman and Tekabwibwi villages. These plans empowers these designated villages to manange their marine areas and rich resources therein, under the Fisheries Act with a bottom up community governance and enforcement approach. This launching ceremony took place on the Friday, 8th August in Bwakokoia, the Island Council village; and was witnessed by the Honourable Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Resources Ribanataake Tiwau, the Honourable Tarakabu Tofinga MP of Tabiteuea North, the H.E Mark Fox, the Australian High Commissioner to Kiribati, Mayor and the MFOR team. This successful event was ended by a float and showcase of different blue foods, fishing gears and inspiring speeches by the participating villages. This historical event was made possible through the funding assistance of Australia, the World Bank PROP Project and the Government of Kiribati, through the MFOR.