Fisheries Authority (NFMRA)

The Nauru Fisheries and Marine Resources Authority (NFMRA) serves as the primary governing body for the island nation's vast oceanic assets. While Nauru is the world's smallest republic by land area, its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) encompasses approximately 320,000 square kilometers of the Central Pacific. In the post-phosphate mining era, the strategic management of fisheries has become the cornerstone of the national economy, with licensing fees from foreign fishing fleets providing the majority of government revenue. The NFMRA focuses on the sustainable harvest of tuna species, particularly skipjack and yellowfin, which are abundant in these waters. Operating from its headquarters near Anibare Harbour, the authority utilizes advanced Vessel Monitoring Systems (VMS) to track industrial activity and ensure compliance with international conservation standards. By balancing economic necessity with environmental stewardship, the NFMRA plays a crucial role in securing Nauru's financial future.

Nearby cities

Baitsi

Baitsi is located in the north of Nauru and extends from the coast into the hilly interior.

Meneng

Meneng is an extensive district in the southeast of Nauru.

Buada

Buada is the only landlocked district of Nauru.

Buada Historic Settlement

The fertile inland area around Buada Lagoon, a center for agriculture and settlement on the island for centuries.

Boe

Boe is a small but densely populated administrative district in southwest Nauru.

Aiwo

Aiwo is considered the main commercial hub of Nauru.

Yaren

Yaren is the primary administrative district of Nauru and serves as the de facto capital.

Nibok

Nibok is a district on the western coast of Nauru.

Denigomodu Settlement

Denigomodu is the economic residential hub for phosphate industry workers.

Denigomodu

Denigomodu is the most populous district of Nauru.

Uaboe

Uaboe is a small coastal district in northwestern Nauru.

Anibare

Anibare is best known for the bay of the same name, which offers the island's finest swimming beach.

Ijuw

Ijuw is the easternmost district of Nauru.

Arenibek

Arenibek is a small coastal settlement in the Anabar district.

Anabar

Anabar is located in the northeast of Nauru and is characterized by its rugged rocky coastline.

History & landmarks

Anibare Pinnacles

The Anibare Pinnacles are distinctive limestone formations rising from the coastal sand.

Menen Hotel

The Menen Hotel is the island's largest hotel and a key landmark in the east.

Anibare Escarpment

This steep escarpment marks the transition from the central plateau to Anibare Bay on the eastern coast.

Eastern Plateau Rim

The eastern rim of the plateau features steep cliffs overlooking the narrow coastal plain of Ijuw.

Meneng Terrace

The Meneng Terrace is a flat topographical step located between the high plateau and the southern coastline.

Phosphate Pinnacles

These bizarre limestone columns were left behind after the phosphate layers were mined in Nauru's interior.

Moqua Well Area

The surroundings of Moqua Well are characterized by underground water reservoirs and specific moisture-loving vegetation.

Phosphate Discovery Site

The location where vast phosphate deposits were identified around 1900, changing the course of Nauru's history forever.

Nature

Anibare Bay Reef

The coral reef in Anibare Bay hosts a wide variety of marine life.

Meneng Pandanus Groves

In Meneng, extensive groves of the Pandanus tree can be found.

Ijuw Mangroves

Small stands of mangroves grow along the Ijuw coast.

Anabar Lagoon

Anabar Lagoon is a small brackish water pool on the northeast coast.

More places

Anibare Boat Harbour

Anibare Harbour supports the local fishing industry and the emerging tourism sector.

Anibare Landing Site

A historically significant coastal section in Anibare Bay, serving as one of the few safe landing points on the island.

Anibare Bay

Anibare Bay is the largest and most prominent coastal stretch in Nauru, located on the east.

Nauru State House

The State House is the official residence of the President of Nauru.

Anibare Forest

The Anibare Forest is a rare remnant of the original tropical rainforest on the limestone terraces.

Ijuw Coastline

The coastal stretch of Ijuw in the northeast is characterized by pristine reefs and rock formations.

Meneng Beach

Meneng Beach in the southeast of the island is known for its clear water and fine coral sands.

Central Plateau Ferns

New fern communities are developing on the central plateau following phosphate mining.