by CORAL Magazine | Jan 26, 2024 | CORAL - Matt Pedersen, CORAL Excerpt, Marine, New Products, News & Notes
A striking example of Acropora valida from Fiji. Image copyright Walt Smith International Update, 1/26/24: CORAL readers got the exclusive first announcement that Fiji’s trade in coral was finally set to resume after a 6-year hiatus in the January/February 2024...
by Matt Pedersen | May 19, 2023 | CORAL - Matt Pedersen, Marine, New Products
Walt Smith (left) and family members Shawn, Eric, and Carter, model four examples of Smith’s expansive new line of aquatic-inspired designs during a recent family gathering in Maui, Hawaii. Blue Ocean Designs by Walt has launched today at...
by Matt Pedersen | Jan 14, 2022 | CORAL - Matt Pedersen, Marine
We sometimes forget that 10 years back, cell phone video wasn’t what it is today! This blurry screen capture gives you some idea of the unique specimens of Centropyge angelfish that have been found in specific locations in Fiji. via Walt Smith International...
by CORAL Magazine | Oct 10, 2020 | Marine, News & Notes
Some of the 400 coral fragments that were created by attendees at the launch of the One Million Coral Planting Project, held by Fiji’s Ministry of Fisheries in celebration of Fiji Day and the 50th anniversary of Fijian independence from colonial rule. The...
by CORAL Magazine | Apr 21, 2020 | Marine
If you’re trying to escape to Fiji anytime soon, you’ll quickly will find out that Fiji has stopped all flights in and out until further notice as the government enforces a strict travel ban to stop the spread of coronavirus. (As of April, it appears to be...