On the occasion of the 2019 World Turtle Day, Te mana o te moana organized a special event at the Sea turtle care center in Moorea. A stand with informative documents, educational games and diverse information was installed on the beach and a detailed presentation on the resident sea turtles and on the threats they […]
Discover this video of Heremana Corallina, a hawksbill turtle with amputated front fins!
Brought to the Sea turtle care center in June 2018 by a tourist guide from Moorea, Heremana Corallina (“the power of love” in Tahitian) was found entirely covered with algae and with her anterior fins severed (probably predated by a shark), On her arrival, she was very weak, with raw wounds and a piece of […]
News from Himene Aito Iti discovered stuck in the nest on Tetiaroa
Welcomed to the Care center a month ago, Himene Aito Iti is a green sea turtle from Tetiaroa, found in the nest injured and very weak. A deep wound on the left anterior fin was preventing Himene from moving it entirely. In 1 month, its progress is phenomenal! Himene has now fully recovered the use […]
Watch this animated video on green sea turtles in Chinese shadows!
Discover this animated video made by Orava Atiu, volunteer at Te mana o te moana, which presents the story of the green turtles of French Polynesia as well as the threats they face. This animated video was made using Chinese shadows, a tremendous work. Thank you to Orava !
Jack Johnson visits the Sea turtle care center in Moorea
Today, we had the honor of welcoming musician Jack Johnson, his wife Kim and his band as well as Hawaiian musician Paula Fuga. A unique opportunity to present the actions of the association and of the 15 years of the Sea turtle care center. Jack and Kim, both very involved in environmental protection, were particularly […]
