Fauna of the Koro Sea

An inter-island sea in the southwest Pacific, surrounded by the islands of the Fiji archipelago: Viti Levu, Vanua Levu, Taveuni and the Lau Islands. The Koro Sea has amazing crystal clear waters, magnificent reefs with amazing marine life.

Koro Sea inhabitants

The fauna of the Koro Sea is very diverse due to the year-round warm water. There is a huge variety of corals and sponges. Pomacanthidae, Barracuda, Muraena, Butterflyfish, Parrotfish, Common eagle ray, Manta Ray and Yellowface angelfish can be found in the reefs. Amphiprion, Labrus, Nudibranch, Giant Trevally and Red Grouper swim in abundance in the water column.

Commercial species in the Koro Sea

The sea is rich in a variety of fish species, some of which are commercially important, such as Pacific bluefin tuna and Pacific herring. Other seafood, such as shrimp and lobsters, are also harvested commercially.

Fishing in the Koro Sea

There is a different season for each fish in the Koro Sea. May to August is the best time for Mahi-mahi and skipjack tuna, April to July for yellowfin tuna, February is the best month for Pacific barracuda and giant trevally, and Indo-Pacific sailfish can be caught almost all year round. Closer to shore, Pacific jack mackerel, Pacific ocean perch and Pacific cod can be caught. Further offshore, especially near the reefs, you can catch coral grouper, red emperor, black marlin and other larger fish.

The amazing inhabitants of the Koro Sea

The Koro Sea allows divers to dive at night. At this time of day it is lit up with a greenish hue by the amazing horned lantern fish. It is also possible to stumble across the unusual body shape of the Ocean Sunfish. These bizarre fish are not dangerous to humans.