Pacific projects in 2012

We are currently planning our 2012 expedition.  We will be revisiting the communities we are working with in Vanuatu, the Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea.

We are already looking for yachts, marine biologists and divers to join us.

Expedition in 2011

We had two yacht based projects  last year, one in Vanuatu and another in the Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea.

Vanuatu

Our lead yacht Magic Roundabout has now finished the expedition for this year.  We visited nine communities throughout Vanuatu to assist them in managing their marine resources and create Marine Protected Areas .  We have recently signed an MOU with the Environment Department to work with the government on the management of their marine resources. Read their blog for this year. 

Overview of Vanuatu Expedition 2011:

Some divers in Vanuatu that OceansWatch has trained on a previous visit.

The Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea

 A 38' Wharram catamaran Catknapp led  our  marine conservation work in the Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea last year.  Chris Bone (CEO)  always thought a Wharram design catamaran would be the best design for working in the island communities due to its simple polynesian lines and low cost.

The crew for this trip are Chris , Noelle, Joetta and Bara. You can read there blog of this trip. 

Overview of Vanuatu Expedition 2011