Following the successful activities in Kuria, Maiana, Abaiang, and Makin, the MFOR team visited Butaritari from 3 to 10 September to carry out fish sampling. Butaritari was chosen because of its rich reef fish resources, which communities rely on for subsistence living and income generation. With the help of local fishermen from Bikaati, Keuea, Ukiangang, and Onomwaru villages, the team was able to map out 20 fishing grounds across the island and collect 89 reef fish samples. These samples will be sent to Cawthron Laboratory in New Zealand for ciguatera testing, to obtain more insight into fishing areas and species prone to ciguatera toxin, and to assist in decision-making, especially in protecting public health. The Island Mayor mentioned that fishermen already know some fishing areas susceptible to ciguatoxic, but no confirmed analytical results are available. This work will provide an excellent opportunity to obtain scientific data to support the community's seafood safety and strengthen domestic trading opportunities from Butaritari. The team is grateful and acknowledges the support of the Mayor from Butaritari, including the executive team from MFOR, and the World Bank through the PROP project in making this mission successful.