Mangrove areas provide many important functions in the marine environment. Most of the mangrove areas in Vaiusu have been damaged by natural disasters and human induced activities, such as consumption, the overuse of the mangrove ecosystem and the lack of awareness about the ecological and economical benefits of wetland areas. The Komiti a Tina ma Tamaitai Vaiusu (KTTV) has decided to take up the responsibility of protecting and conserving the mangrove ecosystem. Henceforth the objective of the project are;
Raise awareness of the village members about the value of mangrove ecosystems
Plant more mangrove seedlings to improve its current condition
Identify income generating activities that can support the village livelihood from the mangrove