June 11: It’s an unusual sight to spot in the ocean but it’s for a good cause.

Plantation Island Resort and Corals for Conservation have launched a UNESCO-endorsed BULA Reef nursery in Fiji.

Officially launched in time for World Ocean Day, Fijian marine biologists have worked diligently since September 2023 to create BULA Reef – the world’s biggest word ever written underwater.

The reef is also composed of heat-adapted corals taken from jeopardised coral populations in the extreme shallows nearby.

Traditional island custodians and communities to this day rely on the reefs for subsistence, livelihood and sources of income. Tourism contributes about 40 percent to Fiji’s GDP and is a significant contributor to economic growth, and the reef is a vital asset and drawcard for guests from around the world.