• increasing urbanization
• heavy swells
• and ever-greater erosion
  resulting in a reduction in nesting areas for sea turtles.
  

To reduce this phenomenon, Te mana o te moana teams are taking part in the FA’ATURA TE TAHATAI PROJECT which aims to carry out ecological restoration operations to revegetate certain heavily impacted sites.

On Tetiaroa atoll, our teams are beginning to identify areas where native plant species can be harvested, which will then be placed in nurseries to grow before being replanted on the beaches of interest.

A nature-based solution to encourage sea turtle nesting and limit shoreline erosion.

Partners : Comite francais de l’UICN Te Ora Naho – FAPE Tahitian-Historical-Society

We had a great turnout and many of you visited our stand over the three days. Mauru’uru roa!!! Kids and adults sometimes braved the rain to come and learn about sea turtles, the threats they’re facing and our actions toward these species.

A huge thank you to our volunteers present alongside us onsite.

Many thanks also to Te ora Naho – FAPE and Tu’aro Nui for making our participation possible

Rebecca has supported the association’s actions on Tetiaroa atoll for many years. Her passion for sea turtles and her implication by our side are a great help.

Mauruuru to Rebecca for her support and her visit

A final step towards the wilderness which should take place in the coming months, to the delight of our caretakers and volunteers.

We will keep you informed of their adventures !

*Sea turtle rehabilitation center authorized by the Direction of the Environment of French Polynesia

An Educational Marine Area or EMA is a coastal marine area managed in a participatory way by a school or a group of students. It’s an approach that involves students in a citizen action project to protect and manage the marine environment supported by the French Polynesia Ministry of Education and DGEE Polynesie, to which Te mana o te moana contributes every year.

Pupils of CE2 Tikehau and CE2 Rangiroa presented the knowledge acquired during their 4 visits at the association as part of their EMA project.

The program included a photo exhibition, oral presentations, booths and games.

Congratulations and mauru’uru roa to all the students and their teachers, Vaitea and Vahineterai !

• Mitimana MAITERAI as a Reception agent, brings her sensitivity to the animal cause and a good level of English to warmly welcome schoolchildren and visitors

• Keala TEPAVA, as an Administrative Officer, brings her experience in administration and communication to actively contribute to the day-to-day management of our missions.

• Skyler TERIINOHO and Raginui ORBECK as Sea turtle rehabilitation center technicians. Their motivation and commitment to our actions make this duo a real asset to the care of our current and future residents
  

We’re really happy to be starting this new adventure with you and to have you on board for the upcoming months!

Over 280 people from the 5 continents took part in the event, organized by Waves of Change and Ecolab, the open innovation laboratory of Ministere Ecologie Territoires.

Designed to foster innovation through cooperation, the Forum was dedicated to sharing knowledge, expertise and ideas on the theme of “Adaptation: coastal territories innovate”.

The presentations made and the different exchanges highlighted the sea turtle as a typical emblem of the issues explored at this Forum, mainly because of the fragility of the ecosystems in which they evolve.

We would like to sincerely thank Air Tahiti Nui for its support, and all the institutional and private partners who have supported Te mana o te moana since 2004.

Mauruuru roa !

MEETING POINT: Motu Ovini Park Parking lot in Faa’a, at 8 AM

CLEAN UP LOCATION: Lagoon edges between Motu Ovini Park and the airport, Faa’a

What to think about? Gloves if you have, sun protection and water, and closed shoes. Also let us know if you’re joining!

This waste collection event is part of the « Zero pollution in my lagoon » educational and awareness-raising project sponsored by Ungestepourlamer, with the support of Ville de Faa’a

Haere mai, join us to make this waste collection more impactful and prevent all this waste to end up in the ocean !

Some key figures of the 2023-2024 nesting season in Tetiaroa:

• More than 1,400 turtle ascents across the atoll

• For 441 confirmed nests It’s a RECORD-BREAKING year in terms of tracks recorded!

After analyzing the nests, we estimate that 34,980 hatchlings were born on the atoll this year with a peak in December and January, like the previous seasons

During the night shifts :

• 219 female observations have been recorded
• Allowing the identification of 76 different individuals
• Among which 13 have been observed during previous seasons.

One of them has been observed for the 3rd time this year in Tetiaroa!

A big thank you to all the partners supporting the nesting monitoring program led by Te mana o te moana every year on Tetiaroa.

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.

The theme of this edition : “Ocean of knowledges” will provide the opportunity to discover the numerous and valuable work of local research and public institutions as well as associations.

On the program : Science Village, round table, conferences, open days and educational presentations in schools. More details to come.

Stay tuned! #fds2024