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Papahanaumokuakea: An Ecological Challenge
Online entry 07/27/2011 - 09:57
Its name, Papahanaumokuakea, is difficult to pronounce, and its secrets are difficult to unravel. But this vast marine area encompassing 360,000 km2 off the coasts of the Northwest Hawaiian Islands is finding it even more difficult to preserve its unique ecosystems.
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The Fabulous Manta Ray
Online entry 07/08/2011 - 10:38
The size (it can weigh up to 3 metric tons) and magnificence of the manta ray have inspired many stories and legends. Come with us to the heart of Polynesia to learn more about this huge, graceful fish.
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Polynesian Fish Traps: A source of food using ancestral techniques
Online entry 06/16/2011 - 09:56
On the island of Huahine Nui (French Polynesia), traditional fish traps are still in operation. Several centuries old, these traps were once used to provide food for the families of chiefs. They are still used to trap fish today.
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French High Commissioner Richard Didier visits sea turtles receiving treatment in Moorea.
Online entry 05/20/2011 - 08:57
French High Commissioner Richard Didier visited ailing and wounded sea turtles yesterday at the treatment center created just for them seven years ago at the Intercontinental Moorea Resort and Spa
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Unique Features of Polynesian Marine Protected Areas in Relation to Other French Territories
Online entry 02/21/2011 - 09:37
A Marine Protected Area (MPA) is a natural maritime reserve. Today, less than 1% of French marine space is protected, an area equivalent to just twice the size of Corsica. A drop in the bucket, considering that French maritime possessions currently equal some ten million square kilometers.
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The Tiare Flower: a Floral Treasure
Online entry 12/22/2010 - 16:16
The Gardenia taitensis, a flowering shrub with white blooms in the madder family, is the stuff of legend, and has inspired many folk tales. Although it is reputed to have originated in Micronesia, its name is associated with Tahiti.
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Polynesian waters: a marine refuge for cetaceans
Online entry 12/06/2010 - 12:57
French Polynesia is paradise not just for humans, but for marine animals as well. In 2002, these South Pacific islands took the step of designating a sanctuary for cetaceans. No fishing!
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