OKeania 2022-2025, after 158 days at sea !

Congratulations on this incredible achievement in the Global Solo Challenge

After 5 months at sea and a difficult end in the final part, Kawan 3 reached the shore after a fine round-the-world voyage

Welcome back Francois and congratulations on this great challenge, accompagned by our green turtle mascot Mana honu

We would also like to thank the 𝟪𝗍𝗁 𝗀𝗋𝖺𝖽𝖾 𝗌𝗍𝗎𝖽𝖾𝗇𝗍𝗌 from Collège de Taravao Junior High School for their messages of attention and support for Francois on his adventure!

The youngsters had the chance to follow François and Mana honu at sea, through video-conferencing and photos, to discover life on board, François’s observations (marine species, natural phenomena, pollution) and to study winds, currents and technologies

Mauruuru roa!

This morning took place the MANA HONU drawing competition organized in the class of Mr. Aldo in Papetoai.

The goal was to draw our emblematic mascot which fights against plastic pollution: the MANA HONU turtle “STOP to waste”.

José Marquez, the artist who created the mascot, rewarded the winners with presents (tee-shirt, comic, 7-family game) and spent a nice moment with them. A do-it-yourself paper hen was also offered to all the children in the class who had prepared very nice drawings.

Congratulations to all the children for their enthusiasm around this beautiful project!

Partners: Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco, Jean-François Clervoy & Frank Lehot, Vilebrequin, Univairmer, InterContinental Moorea Resort & Spa, Syndicat FENUA MA.

Discover some images of these interventions!

Thank you to our partners on this project: Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco, Jean-François Clervoy & Frank Lehot, Vilebrequin, Univairmer, InterContinental Moorea Resort & Spa, Syndicat FENUA MA.

Thank you to all for your motivation and dedication!

Several educational materials have been created proposing concrete alternatives to the use of plastics at home, at work, while shopping but also on the go!

Thank you to Christelle Fouchet for her help creating this educational materials.

As part of the Univairmer partnership, Te mana o te moana installed a coral structure with coral cuttings made during educational programs. In the shape of a sea turtle, the structure has been named To’a honu (“Coral turtle” in Tahitian) and now adorns the resting pool of the Care center where the big adult turtles are located.

This structure represents a unique opportunity to educate visitors on the importance of coral reef protection for the balance of the ecosystem and the well-being of all marine species.

The MANA HONU Plastic Pollution Awareness Project is in full swing in Moorea!

The PK (Kilometer Point) Sponsorship Program with regular waste collection in the sponsored area continues with the signature of the MANA HONU sponsorship charter for a dozen zones. 32 km out of the 60 km of the island have already been sponsored. Our efforts continue with the objective of sponsoring the entire belt road!

The Awareness Program for Businesses with the provision of environmentally friendly alternatives to the use of plastic is also well received. More than a dozen businesses have committed on key aspects to the Project by signing the MANA HONU commitment chart: no distribution of plastic bags and proposals of environmentally friendly materials, replacement of plastic trays with cardboard trays for take-away food, etc. As Hélène Duran, Communications Manager and Project Manager points out, the MANA HONU Project responds to an environmental emergency. Too many plastics end up in our lagoon and we can observe this pollution on a daily basis. Local businesses are well aware of this problem and thus receive this Project positively. The proposal of ecological alternatives on concrete points of their use enables them to cross the critical stage of behavior change”.

The educational materials developed for this project (posters, cartoons, 7 family games, origami, poster campaigns, etc.) will also help to get the message out to the public, in schools and in public places.

Together, let’s act for the protection of the environment!

MANA HONU  whose motto is “AITA TE PEHU!!” (“No to waste!!”) is a green turtle from Tetiaroa, bringing hope of what can be accomplished to stop the damages of plastic pollution. Set of 7 families game, comics, posters, awareness campaigns, educational programs, MANA HONU will show you the damages of plastic waste and explain the right actions to take.

The MANA HONU project will be officially launched on World Oceans Day this Saturday from 10am at the Sea Effect Festival at the Pointe de Venus in Mahina. Come to meet us!

Thank you to our partners: Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco, Jean-François Clervoy et Frank Lehot, Vilebrequin, Univairmer, InterContinental Moorea Resort & Spa and Syndicat FENUA MA