Birds of Colo-i-Suva Forest Park
A few years ago, when we lived in Tamavua, we used to walk our only dog at the time, Kaia, nearly daily in the Colo-i-Suva Forest Park, and I nearly always combined these walks with […]
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Suva
2
Jul
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19
Sep
New paper & film | First photos of oceanic manta rays in Fiji
The last few months have been pretty intense, with lots of different assignments, travel and the usual daily ups and downs. After three years in Fiji, I flew home to Germany in May for a […]
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21
Jul
Katastrophenalarm im Südpazifik: Corona in Fidschi
Fidschi steht normalerweise für palmengesäumte Strände, azurblaue Lagunen und tropische Gastfreundlichkeit. Die Realität zeichnet zurzeit ein anderes Bild: geschlossene Landesgrenzen, explodierende COVID-19 Neuinfektionen und steigende Arbeitslosigkeit bestimmen den Alltag der Inselnation, die am Rande einer […]
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17
Jun
Fishing at Suva’s foreshore, Fiji // Photo Essay
A few weeks ago, a friend called and ask whether I would be keen to participate in an art project which was curated by him. Without knowing too much detail, I was keen to join […]
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11
Jun
June update: COVID in Fiji, shark photo book and competition successes
The last few months here in Fiji have been hard. COVID has made its way into the country and communities, after a year of no cases beyond the border quarantine facilities. Life was normal here, […]
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25
Mar
„We will overcome it“: Experiences of the impact of COVID-19 in Suva, Fiji
Last week, Greg contacted me to ask whether I would be up for a little project with him: interviewing several University of the South Pacific students about their experiences with COVID-19. It sounded like a […]
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13
Sep
Searching for the Kulawai Bird in Fiji // New Film
A few weeks back I spent six days with the Kulawai Team on Taveuni, Fiji’s fourth-largest island. The group consisted of NatureFiji-MareqetiViti staff and volunteers and was led by Vilikesa Masimbalavu to search for the […]
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2
Aug
Diving in Fiji during COVID-Lockdown | NAI’A Liveaboard
Fiji /
8 Comments / 2. August 2020
When I saw an advert in the Fiji Times a few months back calling for expressions of interest fort a local diving liveaboard trip on the NAI’A I opened up my laptop and sent an […]
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23
Jul
A weekend on Beqa Island | Beqa Lagoon Resort, Fiji
Fiji /
4 Comments / 23. July 2020
A few weeks back we celebrated Amanda’s 31st birthday and we decided to enjoy a few days away from Suva by visiting Beqa Island. Due to the COVID situation, Fiji’s tourism industry has suffered drastically […]
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28
Apr
Climbing Mount Korobaba in Suva (with map)
Sometimes it is essential to leave the stress of the city behind oneself and embark on a little outdoor adventure. Suva visitors and residents have an excellent opportunity for that right in front of their […]
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Tom Vierus is an award-winning photographer, filmmaker, and marine biologist based in Suva, Fiji Islands. This blog is dedicated to his assignments and to sharing some behind-the-scenes footage.
© Tom Vierus | 2023
