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MFOR and EU Support Maiana’s Marine Hatchery Development

The team from the MFOR together with their consultant, were on mission in Maiana to renovate and upgrade the existing mini hatchery. The hatchery is a very complex facility aimed at spawning marine species under a controlled environment with the objective of re-stocking the marine environment and also for sustainable farming in the sea. The people of Maiana will benefit from this mini hatchery when operational and run by the Maiana Island Council in the next few months, in close collaboration with the MFOR, through farming and exporting of marine species such as giant clams, sea cucumber and hopefully many others in the future. The MFOR thank funding support by the European Union in the Pacific Union Sector Support Project for making this project a reality. 

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Sea Cucumber License Applications Now Open!

For your information, the Ministry of Fisheries & Ocean Resources (MFOR) is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the Sea Cucumber license. Applications can be submitted through Te Tobwaan Te Mari System at the following link: https://coastal-elicense.fisheries.gov.ki 

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Geo-Science Team Joins King's Wharf Rehabilitation Effort

The technical team from the Geo-science has been invited by the Kiribati Port Authority to participate in the backfilling and dredging assessment, alongside other stakeholders, including the Environment Conservation Division, Lands Management Division, and MISE, for the rehabilitation project of King’s Wharf at Butaritari from March 28th to 30th. The technical team conducted a ground truth exercise using RTK GNSS equipment to capture the current position of the shoreline and analyze the shoreline pattern within the existing development. Also, they assessed the beach profile of the potential mining site to calculate the volume of sand and gravel for sourcing material needed for backfilling and reinforcing the port structures. This step is intended to support the ongoing project aimed at improving port infrastructure and operational processes. 

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Inspiring Future Marine Scientists: MFOR & Inkfish School Outreach

Last week, the Ministry of Fisheries & Ocean Resources (MFOR), in collaboration with Inkfish, hosted a two-day School Outreach program at the Betio Sports Complex on Thursday, March 27th, and Friday, March 28th. The event aimed to ignite young people's interest in marine science and ocean conservation, with a focus on empowering the next generation to pursue careers beyond the traditional paths of teachers, doctors, and engineers. Kiribati, surrounded by the vast Pacific Ocean, faces unique challenges from climate change and environmental threats. The event sought to inspire students to explore ocean science and contribute to solutions for these challenges.
Students engaged in a variety of hands-on activities, including seafloor mapping, building and operating underwater robots, and learning how to locate shallows and depths through contour mapping. The Te Tanobakoa Committee's Trash Talk presentation also highlighted the importance of keeping our oceans clean and protecting marine life.
The Ministry extends thanks to Inkfish, as well as stakeholders like the Marine and Tourism Authority of Kiribati, for their invaluable support in making the event a success. The event also served as an opportunity to share knowledge gained from the Nova-Canton Trough expedition and emphasize local threats to the marine environment, encouraging students to protect the ocean for future generations.
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