Our Story
2018
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Relocated Ocean Ventures HQ to Natewa Bay near Salt Lake, approximately 35 minutes from Savusavu, Fiji.
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Held second Operation Wallacea expedition, with 170 students from 7 countries taking part in village homestays, forest surveys and reef ecology education.
2020
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International border closed in March 2020.
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Launched South Pacific Coral Reef Ecology online course.
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Started working with the village of Vusaratu on community ecotourism project.
2017
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Ocean Ventures was born!
Established Operation Wallacea marine site in Natewa Bay and launched first marine expedition for 170 high school students from 6 countries, taking part in village homestays, forest surveys, dive training and reef ecology education.
2019
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Bought custom-built dive boat Vevewai Loaloa and began half-day dive and snorkel trips in Natewa Bay.
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Completed third Operation Wallacea marine expedition with 180 high school students from 7 countries, taking part in homestays, forest and marine education.
2021
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Began Conservation Leadership Program, giving nature-based experiences to young Fijians from communities on Vanua Levu.
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Launched Coral Restoration Program, with 4,000 corals in nurseries at 5 different reefs.
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International border reopened in December 2021.