The Blue Prosperity Fiji (BPF) Ocean Use Survey is a Government-led initiative to learn how people use and value the ocean, ensuring that planning efforts are as beneficial and inclusive as possible. The results will help inform the Marine Spatial Planning process by allowing policymakers and communities to better understand the needs and priorities of ocean users.

In June 2024, the BPF Ocean Use Survey was piloted by a locally-based team of facilitators in Vanua Navakavu in the Rewa Province, a recommendation stemming from the Natural Resources Owners Council (NROC) meeting in November 2023. With the support of NROC, BPF worked closely with the Ministry of iTaukei Affairs and the respective Rewa Provincial Council to engage the Vanua of Navakavu. Initial consultations were undertaken with communities to seek approval for the OUS and for the use of customary fishing grounds boundaries on the SeaSketch mapping platform.