In the following of the Cetaceans Observatory held since 3 years, a new version of an identification card for cetaceans species of French Polynesia has been realized. Validated by the French Polynesian Ministry of the Environment and realized in partnership with the Dr Michael Poole, this card helps tourism operators to remind them of the […]
Launching of the World Ocean day
As every year, the organization, founding member of the Network World celebrates The World Oceans Day Ocean and participates to many events for the environment of the French Polynesia. For this 2013 edition, te mana o te moana organizes or participates in: – Organizes in partnership with Eco-College Paopao a waste collect at the College […]
Friday evening: conference on marine mammals
Thanks to the support of Air Tahiti Nui company, Te mana o te moana is glad to welcome on French Polynesia, Dr. Robert Braun, american veterinarian, specialized in animals since 1987. Dr Braun will present its actions regarding wildlife animals observatories, most especially on marine mammals into 10 countries as United States, Hawaii, Alaska, China, […]
Launching of the first program “Tohorä, humpack whale who are you?”
September 14th was the the first day of the special educational regarding the conservation of the French Polynesian cetaceans. This special day was celebrated into a 10-11 years old Elementary school level at Papetaoi school, Moorea. Since the beginning of the school year, an educational booklet developped by the foundation and called ” Tohorä, humpback […]
A survey of marine fauna… from the air!
REMMOA aerial surveys of marine fauna have been conducted in 2011 in French Polynesia. REMMOA stands for REcensements des Mammifères marins et autre Mégafaune pélagique par Observation Aérienne (Census of marine mammals and other pelagic megafauna by aerial survey). In order to establish a baseline map of cetaceans and other pelagic megafauna across the […]
