In partnership with the city hall of Moorea, they organized it on Tahiamanu beach called Mareto. All the 7 schools, more than 450 children of the island were welcomed thanks to the Ministry of primary school.
A special day dedicated to Oceans, Biodiversity, celebrating by the way the anniversary of Captain Cousteau by wearing a local red watch cap made with “locals pareo”.
At least, 10 stands animated by educators, scientists, institutes, scuba diving centres and non-profit foundation, gathered all together to celebrate this huge event. From 8.am to 4.00pm, children have visited various pedagogic activities thanks to the Progem, Berkeley Institute, The Criobe scientist center, the Moorea Dolphin Center company…
More than that, Matthieu, the marine biologist of Te mana o te moana proposed an underwater trail for school children for a better understanding of animals living into oceans.
At the same time, the scuba diving center named “Bathy’s club” has made an ocean clean up to show to the kids some example of pollution….
To leave a mark of this special day, all children welcomed have decorated a special art work made with recycle rubbishes, parts of tissue, sand and all natural materials found on land. The thematic of this art was Biodiversity in the middle of the oceans, a fragile richness to be preserved.
A classroom of Papetoai’s school has also made a beautiful poem celebrating oceans, Biodiversity and the importance of preserving our nature and all living animals.
