On January 24th, 2024, we were present on board the Aremiti ferry for an education workshop on sea turtles on the 12:30pm and 03:00pm cruises (Tahiti -> Moorea) and on the 01:45pm et 04:10 cruises (Moorea -> Tahiti).

We were lucky enough to catch up with young soccer players returning from their tournament in Moorea as well as Eto.

Our next events :

• Friday, February 16 – Raising awareness on sea turtles
• Friday, March 15 – Raising awareness on sea turtles
• Wednesday, May 22 – World Biodiversity Day
• Saturday, June 8 – World Ocean Day

See you soon aboard Aremiti !

The year 2023 ended for our teams with 845 turtle tracks observed on the 13 motu that make up the atoll. 50 turtles𝟱 were identified and 412 nests were recorded.

With more than 2,170 hatchlings already out of their nests according to the counts of empty shells made by our teams, this season, which will last until around April, looks promising…

In total, 26 night time survey sessions were carried out in addition to daily daytime surveys to identify tracks, with a record of 6 turtles observed in a single night on Tiaraunu motu.

Several turtles had already ben observed in the past on Tetiaroa: Ahoroa in particular had been recorded during the 2011-2012 nesting season then during the 2017-2018 season before returning this year to deposit its eggs again on the beaches of the atoll. Finally, a depigmented resident turtle which had been observed in 2014 and then in April and November this year was photographed by drone. An image of great beauty.

A big thank you to all our supporters, our generous partners, our talented and motivated collaborators, our tireless volunteers who have allowed this study to continue since 2007 and to provide crucial information on the life cycle of this globally endangered species that we are fortunate to be able to observe in Polynesian waters.

Partners : Direction de l’Environnement Polynésie Française, The Brando, Hinerava, Polynésie Voyages, Tetiaroa Society, Vilebrequin, Van Oord, Esri France, Air Tahiti Nui, IFBD, Pacific Beachcomber, Aremiti Tahiti – Moorea, Hello Scoot, Avis Tahiti, Andrew Sabin Foundation, Kristin Hettermann & Sven Lindblad, Jean-François Clervoy & Frank Lehot, Carl Swanes.

It was a real pleasure to talk with them and help them discover the association’s actions and the importance of protecting our marine riches.

Very soon, it will be the turn of the Te mana o te moana teams to immerse themselves in EDT VA’A and share the youngsters’ passion for their sport.

We are honored to have had EDT ENGIE as a partner for many years

Mauruuru roa of your support.

Lasting 1 hour, this guided tour will be similar to the one offered so far, with a contribution asked to visitors.

This contribution will allow the association to maintain this visit, essential to raise awareness on the protection of the Polynesian marine world, and in particular sea turtles.

Come and discover our association, its actions as well as the residents of the Sea turtles rehabilitation center.

DAY AND TIME SCHEDULE

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 1:30 p.m.Saturdays at 9:30 a.m.

Visit open to all, adults and kids.

CONTRIBUTION

From 12 years old: 1,500 fr per person

Under 12 years old: 500 fr per person

Reservation REQUIRED by email at reservation@temanaotemoana.org, on the association’s messenger or in person at the Te mana o te moana kiosk located in the Tahiti InterContinental hotel activity center.

See you soon !