The Fiji Government is intensifying its battle against marine pollution by expanding its national trash boom program, with plans to install eight new units across critical waterways by early January. These trash booms will target high-risk areas where litter tends to accumulate, including urban creeks, rivers, and drainage systems that lead directly into coastal regions.
Authorities emphasize that intercepting waste before it reaches the ocean is crucial for significantly diminishing the volume of plastic and debris entering Fiji’s marine environment. This initiative builds on the positive outcomes observed from the initial installations at Nabukalou Creek and Bailey Bridge, where trash booms have proven to be a highly effective and immediate method for capturing waste upstream.
The insights gained from these pilot locations are being applied to enhance the placement, maintenance, and integration of the booms into broader waste management strategies. This collaborative approach is expected to fortify Fiji’s long-term efforts to combat marine litter and protect its precious marine ecosystems. As the program expands, it brings hope for a cleaner and healthier environment for both the local wildlife and communities that rely on these waterways.