2022
Wakwella A, Wenger A, Jupiter S, Lamb J, Kuempel C, Jenkins A, Claar D, Corbin C, Falinski K, Rivera A, Grantham H (2022) Managing Watersheds for Coral Reefs and Public Health. A Vibrant Oceans Initiative Whitepaper. [Download]
Victurine R, Meyers D, Bohorquez J, Box S, Blythe J, Callow M, Jupiter S, Schweigart K, Walsh M, Bieri T (2022) Conservation finance for coral reefs. A Vibrant Oceans Initiative Whitepaper. [Download]
Andrachuk M, Epstein G, Andriamalala G, Bambridge T, Ban N, Cheok J, Cunningham E, Darling E, Gurney GG, Litsinger E, McIntosh E, Mills M, Morrison T, Mangubhai S, Oates J, Pietri D, Ruano-Chamorro C, Tirona RS, Wabnitz C, Young (2022) Coral reef governance: strengthening community and collaborative approaches. A Vibrant Oceans Initiative Whitepaper. [Download]
Mangubhai S, Ferguson C, Gomese C, Vunisea A (in press) Practical ways to implementing gender-sensitive fisheries and aquaculture research in the Pacific. SPC Women in Fisheries Information Bulletin. 35.
2021
Degemmis A, Claar D, Corcoran E, Cooper C, Cripps S, Darling E, Dallison T, Grimsditch G, Jupiter S, Lieberman S, Schindler-Murray L, Staub F, Virdin J (2021) Opportunities for coral reefs at the ocean-climate policy nexus. A Vibrant Oceans Initiative Whitepaper. [Download]
Nand Y, Mangubhai S, Audh R, Bhan N, Kumar A (2021) Valuing the contributions of Fijian fishers and traders of Indian descent to small-scale fisheries in Fiji. Wildlife Conservation Society, Suva. 45 pp. [Download]
Vitukawalu VB, Mangubhai S, Ciriyawa A, Naisilisili W, Kuridrani N, Seru S (2021) Quantifying non-metric measurements of seafood products at the Suva market. SPC Fisheries Newsletter. 165: 52–54
Vitukawalu VB, Ma F, Dulunaqio S, Batibasaga RK (2021) Engaging women in pearl meat farming in Fiji. SPC Women in Fisheries Information Bulletin. 34: 32 –33
Ciriyawa A, Vitukawalu VB, Batibasaga RK (2021) Boosting women's knowledge in post-harvest handling of fish and fattening of mud crabs before sale 34: 56 –56
Vitukawalu VB, Ciriyawa A, Batibasaga RK, Ma F (2021) Enhancing knowledge and skills of Fijian women seafood vendors. SPC Women in Fisheries Information Bulletin. 33: 56 –59
2020
Dumaru P, Dau I, Koroiwaqa I, Caginitoba A, Radway C, Mangubhai S (2020) Climate Resilient Mobility: An Integrated Vulnerability Assessment of Koro Island, Lomaiviti Province. The University of the South Pacific and the Wildlife Conservation Society, Suva, Fiji. 86 pp. [Download]
Thomas A, Mangubhai S, Fox M, Lalavanua W, Meo S, Naisilisili W, Ralifo A, Veitayaki J, Waqairatu S (2020) The critical contribution of women fishers to food security and livelihoods in Fiji. Summary for Decision-Makers. Wildlife Conservation Society, Suva, Fiji. 6 pp. [Download]
Thomas A, Mangubhai S, Fox M, Lalavanua W, Meo S, Naisilisili W, Ralifo A, Veitayaki J, Waqairatu S (2020) The critical contribution of women fishers to food security and livelihoods in Fiji. Report No. 02/20. Wildlife Conservation Society, Suva, Fiji. 136 pp.
Vitukawalu B, Mangubhai S, Ma F, Dulunaqio S, Pickering T, Whitford J(2020) Establishing a community pearl oyster farm in Vatulele Village, Fiji. SPC Fisheries Newsletter 160: 46-47 [Download]
Nand Y, Mangubhai S, Naisilisili W, Tamanitokula J, Dulunaqio S (2020) Assessment of Coral Reefs around Koro Island, Lomaiviti Province. Report No. 01/20. Wildlife Conservation Society, Suva, Fiji. 44 pp. [Download]
Thomas A, Mangubhai S, Fox M, Lalavanua W, Meo S, Naisilisili W, Ralifo A, Veitayaki J, Waqairatu S (2020) Valuing the critical roles and contributions of women fishers to food security and livelihoods in Fiji. SPC Women in Fisheries Information Bulletin. 31:22-29 (pdf: 1 MB)
Vitukawalu B, Mangubhai S, Berdejo V, Naleba M, Nand Y, Ieli P (2020) Addressing barriers and constraints to gender equality and social inclusion of women seafood sellers in municipal markets in Fiji. SPC Women in Fisheries Information Bulletin. 31: 30-25 (pdf: 1 MB)
2019
Prince J, Lalavanua W, Tamanitoakula J, Loganimoce E, Vodivodi T, Marama K, Waqainabete P, Jeremiah F, Nalasi D, Tamata L, Naleba M, Naisilisili W, Kaloudrau U, Lagi L, Logatabua K, Dautei R, Tikaram R, Mangubhai S (2019) Spawning potential surveys for 29 stocks of Fijian reef fish reveals the urgent need for effective management. SPC Fisheries Newsletter. 158: 28-36 [Download]
Giffin A, Naleba M, Fox M, Mangubhai S (2019) Women fishers in Fiji launch a mud crab management plan for their fishery. SPC Women in Fisheries Information Bulletin. 30: 20-23 [Download]
Mangubhai S (2019) Mainstreaming gender and human rights-based approaches into coastal fisheries. SPC Women in Fisheries Information Bulletin. 29: 48-49 [download]
Gavidi K, Thomas A, Mangubhai S, Naleba M, Arnett E, Ieli P (2019) Barriers and constraints to gender equality and social inclusion of women sellers in municipal markets in Fiji. SPC Women in Fisheries Information Bulletin. 29: 52‒53 [download]
Mangubhai S, Sykes H, Lovell E, Brodie G, Jupiter S, Lal R, Lee S, Loganimoce EM, Morris C, Nand Y, Qauqau I, Rashni B (2019) Fiji: Coastal and marine ecosystems. In C. Sheppard (ed.) World Seas: An Environmental Evaluation Volume II: The Indian Ocean to the Pacific. Elsevier. pp. 765-792.
Mangubhai S, Lovell E, Abeta R, Donner S, Fedfern F, O’Brien M, Aram KT, Rotjan R, Gillett R, Eria T, Teetu S, Bebe R (2019) Kiribati: Atolls and marine ecosystems. In C. Sheppard (ed.) World Seas: An Environmental Evaluation Volume II: The Indian Ocean to the Pacific. Elsevier. pp. 807-826.
2018
Lalavanua W, Prince J, Loganimoce E, Tamanitoakula J, Naleba M, Naisilisili W, Dulunaqio S (2018) Temporal variation in catch composition, fishing gear and time spent fishing in an artisanal coral reef fishery: an assessment through fishers' perceptions and experiences. SPC Fisheries Newsletter. 157: 34‒39. [download]
Kirmani SN, Brehme C, Cakacaka T, Dulunaqio S, Fisher R, Hathaway S, Koroi I, Loganimoce E, O’Brien M, Masibalavu V, Naikatini A, Segaidina M, Thomas N, Tikoca S, Tubuitamana P, Tuiwawa M, Vido S, Mangubhai S (2018) Terrestrial and Archaeological Surveys of Kilaka Forest Conservation Area. Wildlife Conservation Society. Report Report No. 04/18. Suva, Fiji. 57 pp. [download]
Sadovy de Mitcheson, Mangubhai S (2018) Fiji's groupers - valuable but vulnerable. SPC Fisheries Newsletter. 157: 30‒31. [download]
Sadovy de Mitcheson Y, Mangubhai S, Witter A, Kuridrani N, Batibasaga A, Waqainabete P, Sumaila R (2018) Value Chain Analysis of the Fiji Grouper Fishery. Report of Science and Conservation of Fish Aggregations (SCRFA), United States. 57 pp.[download]
Sykes H, Le Grand J, Davey K, Kirmani SN, Mangubhai S, Yakub N, Wendt H, Gauna M, Fernandes L (2018) Biophysically special, unique marine areas of Fiji. MACBIO (GIZ, IUCN, SPREP), Wildlife Conservation Society and Fiji’s Protected Area Committee, Suva. [download]
Wendt H, Beger M, Sullivan J, LeGrand J, Davey K, Yakub N, Kirmani SN, Grice H, Mason C, Raubani J, Lewis A, Jupiter S, Hughes A, Ceccarelli D, Fernandes L (2018) Marine bioregions of Fiji. MACBIO (GIZ, IUCN, SPREP): Suva, Fiji. 52 pp. [download]
Lalavanua W, Johnson D, Naivalu K, Veeran R, Mangubhai S, Tuinamata A, Tamanitoakula J, Loganimoce E, Rosabula M, Lee S (2018) Revitalising the fish warden system in Fiji: Outcomes of the second Northern Division Fish Warden Forum. SPC Fisheries Newsletter. 156: 34‒37. [download]
Thomas AS, Vandervord C, Fox M, Nand Y, Nalasi U, Mangubhai S (2018) Impact of Tropical Cyclone Winston on mud crab fishers in Fiji. SPC Women in Fisheries Information Bulletin. 28: 3−7. [download]
Thomas AS, Mangubhai S, Fox M, Meo I, Miller K, Veitayaki J (2018) Quantifying and valuing the critical role women play in Fiji’s inshore fisheries sector. SPC Women in Fisheries Information Bulletin. 28: 15−16. [download]
Mangubhai S, Tabunakawai-Vakalalabure M, Fox M, Leweniqila L, Meo I, Naleba M, Thomas A (2018) Fiji’s Northern Division hosts its first “Women in Fisheries Forum”. SPC Women in Fisheries Information Bulletin. 28: 17−18. [download]
Prince JD, Hordyk A, Mangubhai S, Lalavanua W, Tamata L, Tamanitoakula J, Vodivodi T, Meo I, Divalotu D, Iobi T, Loganimoce E, Logatabua K, Marama K, Nalasi D, Naisilisili W, Nalasi U, Naleba M, Waqainabete P (2018) Developing a System of Sustainable Minimum Size Limits for Fiji. SPC Fisheries Newsletter. 151: 51−60. [download]
Lee S, Ford A, Mangubhai S, Wild C, Ferse S (2018) Length-weight relationship, movement rates, and in situ spawning observations of Holothuria scabra (sandfish) in Fiji. SPC Bêche-de-mer Information Bulletin 38: 11−14. [download]
Sykes H, Mangubhai S, Manley M (2018) Contribution of Marine Conservation Agreements to Biodiversity Protection, Fisheries Management and Sustainable Financing in Fiji. Report No. 02/18. Wildlife Conservation Society, Suva, Fiji. 98 pp. [download]
Community owned ecotourism business: Waitabu Marine Park [download]
Community initiative to create employment stability: Vuda and Waya Qoliqoli [download]
Locally-owned private resorts: Lawaki Beach House and Botaira Resort [download]
Partnership between a large resort, an NGO, and the community: Cuvu Marine Protected Area, Shangri La's Fijian Resort and Spa [download]
Large-scale ecosystem-based parks formed by communities, supported by dive tourism: Namena Marine Reserve and Vatu-i-Ra Conservation Park [download]
Miller K, Nand Y, Mangubhai S, Lee S, Naisilisili W, Sykes H (2018) Marine Biological Surveys of the Northern Lau Group. Report No. 01/18. Vatuvara Foundation and the Wildlife Conservation Society, Suva, Fiji. 46pp. [download]
Lee S, Lewis A, Gillett R, Fox M, Tuqiri N, Sadovy Y, Batibasaga A, Lalavanua W, Lovell E (2018) Fiji Fishery Resource Profiles. Information for Management on 44 of the Most Important Species Groups. Gillett, Preston and Associates and the Wildlife Conservation Society, Suva. 240pp. [download]
2017
Mangubhai S, Fox M, Nand Y (2017) Value chain analysis of the wild caught mud crab fishery in Fiji. Wildlife Conservation Society. Report No. 03/17. Suva, Fiji. 100 pp.[download]
Kim MK, Mangubhai S, Fox M, Gernez E, Jupiter S (2017) Socioeconomic Factors that Affect the Sustainable Use of Natural Resources in Rural Communities in Fiji. Wildlife Conservation Society, Report No. 04/17, Suva, Fiji. 52 pp.[download]
Nand Y, Loganimoce EM, Mangubhai S, Fox M, Uluiburotu L, Naisilisili W, Dulunaqio S, Lalavanua W, Gurney G, Teneva L (2017) Baseline ecological and socioeconomic surveys of the Vatu-i-Ra Conservation Park. Wildlife Conservation Society. Report No. 02/17. Suva, Fiji. 52 pp.
Purcell SW, Ngaluafe P, Wang G, Lalavanua W (2017) Market value of flower teatfish (“pentard”): A highly exploited Indian Ocean holothuroid. SPC Beche-de-mer Information Bulletin 37:. 53-56 pp.
Purcell SW, Ngaluafe P, Aram T K, Lalavanua W (2016) Variation in postharvest processing of sea cucumbers by fishers and commercial processors among three pacific island countries. SPC Beche-de-mer Information Bulletin 36: 56-58 pp.
Lalavanua W, Tuinasavusavu I, Seru P (2014) The status of sea cucumber fishery in Batiki District, Lomaiviti, Fiji. SPC Beche-de-mer Information Bulletin. 34: 8-13. [download]
Mangubhai S, Billé R (2017) Marine conservation agreements as innovative financial mechanisms for biodiversity conservation and sustainable fisheries in the Pacific: The Vatu-i-Ra Conservation Park in Fiji. SPC Fisheries Bulletin 151: 12-14 [download]
Mangubhai S, Lalavanua W, and Purcell SW (eds.) (2017). Fiji’s Sea Cucumber Fishery: Advances in Science for Improved Management. Wildlife Conservation Society. Report No. 01/17. Suva, Fiji. 70 pp. [download]
2016
Mangubhai S, Nand Y, Ram R, Fox M, Tabunakawai-Vakalalabure M, Vodivodi T (2016) Value chain analysis of the wild caught sea cucumber fishery in Fiji. Wildlife Conservation Society and Fiji Department of Fisheries. Report No. 02/16. Suva, Fiji, 66 pp. [download]
Greenhalgh S, Mangubhai S (2016) Feasibility study of economic and financial mechanisms: Ra Province. Landcare Research, Lincoln, New Zealand. 51 pp [download]
Vandervord C, Fox M, Yashika Nand, Unaisi Nalasi, Tarusila Veibi, Mangubhai S (2016) Impact of Cyclone Winston on Mud Crab Fishers in Fiji. Wildlife Conservation Society. Report No. 04/16. Suva, Fiji. 23 pp. [download]
Nand Y, Fox M, Mangubhai S (2016) A preliminary assessment of mud crab stocks in mangrove forests in Bua Province, Fiji. Wildlife Conservation Society, Suva, Fiji. 9 pp. [download]
Teneva L, Mangubhai S (2016) Monitoring and Evaluation Framework for Marine Conservation Agreements in Fiji. Wildlife Conservation Society. Report No. 06/16. Suva, Fiji. 17 pp. [download]
Teneva L, Mangubhai S (2016) Principles for conservation agreements in terrestrial and marine settings in Fiji. Wildlife Conservation Society. Report No. 5/16. Suva, Fiji. 26 pp. [download]
Purcell SW, Ngaluafe P, Aram KT, Lalavanua W (2016) Variations in postharvest processing of sea cucumbers by fishers and commercial processors among three Pacific Island countries. SPC Beche-de-Mer Information Bulletin 36: 58-66 [download]
Chaston Radway K, Manley M, Mangubhai S, Sokowaqanilotu E, Lalavanua W,Bogiva A, Caginitoba A, Delai T, Draniatu M, Dulunaqio S, Fox M, Koroiwaqa I,Naisilisili W, Rabukawaqa A , Ravonoloa K, Veibi T (2016) Impact of Tropical Cyclone Winston on Fisheries-Dependent Communities in Fiji. Report No.03/16. Wildlife Conservation Society, Suva, Fiji. 79 pp. [download]
Obura D, Donner SD, Walsh S, Mangubhai S, Rotjan R (2016) Phoenix Islands Protected Area climate change vulnerability assessment and management. Report to the New England Aquarium, Boston, USA. 35 pp (download)
Mangubhai S (2016) Impact of Tropical Cyclone Winston on Coral Reefs in the Vatu-i-Ra Seascape. Report No. 01/16. Wildlife Conservation Society, Suva, Fiji. 27 pp (download)
2015
WCS (2015) National prioritization of key vulnerable reef fish species for Fiji, for targeted research. Report for the Wildlife Conservation Society and the Department of Fisheries, Suva, Fiji. 12pp [download]
2014
Lalavanua W, Tuinasavusavu I, Seru P (2014) The status of the sea cucumber fishery in Batiki District, Lomaiviti, Fiji. SPC Beche-de-Mer Information Bulletin 34: 8-13 [download]
Kastl B, Gow S (2014) Economic valuation of tourism and fisheries in the Vatu-i-Ra Seascape, Republic of Fiji. Wildlife Conservation Society, Suva, 19 pp (download)
2013
Askew N, Mailautoka K, Caginitoba A, Jenkins A, Jupiter S (2013) Strengthening conservation and management across the Mt. Navotuvotu – Mt. Kasi Forest Corridor: Biodiversity Summary Report, December 2012. Wildlife Conservation Society, Suva, Fiji, 35 pp [download]
Nand Y, Cakacaka A, Weeks R, Jupiter S (2013) Western Bua resilience survey 2012 report. Wildlife Conservation Society, Suva, Fiji, 23 pp [download]
Jupiter S, Acton G, Caginitoba A, Koto K, Askew N, Wainiqolo G (2013) Strengthening conservation and management across the Mt. Navotuvotu-Mt. Kasi forest corridor: Final stakeholders report. Wildlife Conservation Society, Suva, Fiji, 18 pp [download]
Jupiter S, Saladrau W, Vave R (2013) Assessment of sea cucumber fisheries through targeted surveys of Lau Province, Fiji. Wildlife Conservation Society/University of the South Pacific/Fiji Department of Fisheries/Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation, Suva, Fiji, 22 pp [download]
Pakoa K, Saladrau W, Lalavanua W, Valotu D, Tuinasavusavu I, Sharp M, and Betram I (2013) The status of sea cucumber resources and fisheries management in Fiji. Noumea, New Caledonia: Secretariat of the Pacific Community. [download]
2012
Govan H, Jupiter S, Comley J (2012) Recognition and Support of ICCAs in Fiji. In: Kothari, A. with Corrigan, C., Jonas, H., Neumann, A., and Shrumm, H. (eds). Recognising and Supporting Territories and Areas Conserved By Indigenous Peoples And Local Communities: Global Overview and National Case Studies. Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity, ICCA Consortium, Kalpavriksh, and Natural Justice, Montreal, Canada. Technical Series no. 64, 32 pp [download]
Jupiter S, Jenkins A, Koto K, Ah Tong J, Bwebe T, Cakacaka A, Dulunaqio S, Fox M, Kuritani L, Mario S, Naisilisili W, Nand Y, Tukana A, Weeks R, Yakub N (2012) Effects of alteration to catchments and streams on freshwater fish communities of Vanua Levu, Fiji. Wildlife Conservation Society, Suva, Fiji, 17 pp [download]
Jupiter S, Fox M, Cakacaka A, Caginitoba A, Askew N, Qauqau I, Weeks R, Prasad S(2012) Building Provincial-level Integrated Coastal Management Plans: Outcomes from the Vatu-i-Ra Seascape Stakeholders Workshop. Wildlife Conservation Society, Suva, Fiji, 46 pp
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Nand Y, Jupiter S, Weeks R, Fox M, Nakeke A (2012) Reef Resilience Training Workshop: Outcomes report 8th - 9th February, 2012. Wildlife Conservation Society, Suva, Fiji. 35pp. [download]
Vukikomoala K, Jupiter S, Erasito E, Chand K (2012) An analysis of international law, national legislation, judgements, and institutions as they interrelate with territories and areas conserved by indigenous peoples and local communities. Report No. 19 Fiji, Natural Justice and Kalpavriksh, Bangalore and Delhi, 61 pp [download]
Siaosi F, Sapatu M, Lalavanua W, Pakoa K, Yeeting B, Magron F, Moore B. Bertram I, Chapman L (2012) Climate Change Baseline Assesment – Funafuti Atoll – Tuvalu. Noumea, New Caledonia: Secretariat of the Pacific Community.
Siaosi F, Sapatu M, Lalavanua W, Pakoa K, Yeeting B, Magron F, Moore B, Bertram I, Chapman L (2012) Climate Change Baseline Assesment – Abemama Atoll – Kiribati. Noumea, New Caledonia: Secretariat of the Pacific Community.
Moore B, Siaosi F, Lalavanua W, Pakoa K, Yeeting B, Magron F, Bertram I, Chapman L (2012) Climate Change Baseline Assessment – Pohnpei – Federated States of Micronesia. Noumea, New Caledonia: Secretariat of the Pacific Community.
Moore B, Siaosi F, Lalavanua W, Simpson R, Magron F, Bertram I, and Chapman L (2012) Climate Change Baseline Assesment – Northen Manus Outer Islands – Papua New Guinea. Noumea, New Caledonia: Secretariat of the Pacific Community.
2011
Jupiter S, Tora K, Mills M, Weeks R, Adams V, Qauqau I, Nakeke A, Tui T, Nand Y, Yakub N (2011) Filling the gaps: identifying candidate sites to expand Fiji's national protected area network. Outcomes report from provincial planning meeting, 20-21 September 2010. Wildlife Conservation Society, Suva, Fiji, 65 pp [download]
Mills M, Jupiter S, Adams V, Ban N, Pressey B (2011) Can management actions within the Fiji Locally Managed Marine Area Network serve to meet Fiji's national goal to protect 30% of inshore marine areas by 2020? Wildlife Conservation Society and ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies, Suva, Fiji, 16 pp. [download]
Smith B, Fox M, Naisilisili W, Dulunaqio S, Jupiter S (2011) Status of cetaceans in the Vatu-i-Ra Seascape and the development of local capacity for their research and conservation. Wildlife Conservation Society, Suva, Fiji, 23 pp.