IDENTITY Name: Corallina Species: Hawksbill turtle Origin: Moorea HEALTH STATUS Upon arrival: Anterior fins sectioned by a predator with protuding bone and infection Currently: Swims easily despite its lack of front fins Characteristic: Has a strong temper and does not hesitate to bite care-takers Corallina is currently in the rehabilitation pool of the natural lagoon. […]
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Today, we are celebrating Earth Day
Today we are celebrating Earth day. 50 years during which on April 22, our planet and the need to preserve it are honored. With the current pandemic, this event is particular this year. Nature sends out strong signals and we have to listen to it. Take advantage of this time at home to implement simple […]
Marine waste collection on Tetiaroa
Did you know that 80% of marine waste comes from land? Did you know that litter sometimes travel tens of thousands of kilometers with ocean currents before ending up on a beach or disintegrating into small pieces and finally sinking? This is why plastic waste is found everywhere, including on remote islands. On Tetiaroa atoll, […]
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Meet Tuffy!
IDENTITY Name: TUFFY Species: Green turtle Origin: Tikehau HEALTH STATUS Upon arrival: Speargun wounds on the head, neck and carapace Currently: Motor deficiency, incapable of turning left Characteristic: Goes in circles Tuffy is currently cared for in the resting pool of the natural lagoon. Its health is good! Discover Tuffy swimming freely in the video below. […]
On Tetiaroa, our teams are pursuing the work on the Scientific Study
In Tetiaroa, our teams are still on site working on the scientific study on green sea turtle nesting sites. The laying season is nearly finished and the last female laid its eggs late March. The incubation time being approximately 2 months, the hatchlings should get out of the nest at the end of May. In […]
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