{"id":27992,"date":"2025-04-29T10:02:23","date_gmt":"2025-04-29T20:02:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.temanaotemoana.org\/relaisdesoutremer-protegeons-les-tortues-marines-letat-et-les-associations-unis-pour-preserver-locean-en-polynesie\/"},"modified":"2025-05-22T21:13:08","modified_gmt":"2025-05-23T07:13:08","slug":"relaisdesoutremer-protegeons-les-tortues-marines-letat-et-les-associations-unis-pour-preserver-locean-en-polynesie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.temanaotemoana.org\/en\/relaisdesoutremer-protegeons-les-tortues-marines-letat-et-les-associations-unis-pour-preserver-locean-en-polynesie\/","title":{"rendered":"RelaisDesOutremer \u2013 Protecting Sea Turtles: The Government and Associations United to Preserve the Ocean in Polynesia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1>\n\t\t\tOur News\t<\/h1>\n\t<p>Find all our latest news on our website and social media.<\/p>\n<h1>\n\t\t\tRelaisDesOutremer &#8211; Protecting Sea Turtles: The Government and Associations United to Preserve the Ocean in Polynesia\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.temanaotemoana.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/QUI-border.png\" alt=\"QUI-border\" itemprop=\"image\" title=\"QUI-border\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading='lazy' \/>\n\tOn the occasion of <strong>the Year of the Sea<\/strong>, an official delegation visited the <strong>atoll of Tetiaroa<\/strong> to highlight concrete actions taken for the <strong>preservation of marine biodiversity<\/strong>, particularly sea turtles. This visit is part of the momentum leading up to the<strong> 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3)<\/strong>, to be held in <strong>Nice in June 2025<\/strong>.\n<h2 data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"801\"><strong>A Symbolic Visit to Tetiaroa<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe <strong>High Commissioner of the Republic in French Polynesia<\/strong>, \u00c9ric SPITZ, accompanied by the <strong>Polynesian Minister of Research and Blue Economy<\/strong>, <strong>Taivini TEAI<\/strong>, visited Tetiaroa on <strong>Tuesday, April 16, 2025<\/strong>. They were welcomed by:\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"46\" data-end=\"110\">\n<strong data-start=\"48\" data-end=\"108\">Richard Bailey,<\/strong> President-Founder of<strong data-start=\"48\" data-end=\"108\"> Te mana o te moana,<\/strong>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"111\" data-end=\"180\">\nThe<strong data-start=\"113\" data-end=\"180\"> Tetiaroa Society, <\/strong>a key player in conservation at Tetiaroa.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThe goal? To highlight the initiatives carried out on the ground for<strong> the protection of sea turtles and the marine environment<\/strong>.\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.temanaotemoana.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1738737960646.png\" alt=\"1738737960646\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"600\" width=\"800\" title=\"1738737960646\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading='lazy' \/>\n\t<h2 data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1416\"><strong>Three Key Action Areas for Conservation at Tetiaroa<\/strong><\/h2>\nTe mana o te moana and the Tetiaroa Society work together to preserve the atoll of Tetiaroa through <strong>three main pillars of action:<\/strong>\n<h3 data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1632\">1. Conservation of Marine and Terrestrial Biodiversity<\/h3>\nWith a particular focus on <strong>sea turtle protection<\/strong>, the association has <strong>cared for over 650 turtles<\/strong> in 20 years, as highlighted by <strong>C\u00e9cile Gaspar<\/strong>, director of Te mana o te moana.\n<h3 data-start=\"1841\" data-end=\"1879\">2. Environmental Education<\/h3>\nMore than <strong>142,000 children have been<\/strong> made aware of marine issues through the association&#8217;s educational programs, a fundamental pillar for building a more sustainable future.\n<h3 data-start=\"2058\" data-end=\"2116\">3. Scientific Research for Sustainable Management<\/h3>\nTetiaroa has become a true <strong>open-air laboratory<\/strong>. The research conducted here <strong>supports eco-responsible<\/strong> management policies for the island environment.\n\t<h2 data-start=\"2289\" data-end=\"2345\"><strong>A Strong and Exemplary State-Association Partnership<\/strong><\/h2>\nFor several years, <strong>the State has actively supported Te mana o te moana<\/strong>, with nearly <strong>20 million FCFP<\/strong> in funding and the involvement of <strong>civic service volunteers<\/strong>. This support enables the association to <strong>continue its field missions<\/strong>, closely aligned with current environmental challenges.\n<h2 data-start=\"2673\" data-end=\"2738\"><strong>Five Strong Commitments for the Ocean Conference in Nice<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe actions of Te mana o te moana align perfectly with the <strong>five commitments made by French Polynesia for UNOC3:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"46\" data-end=\"117\">\n<strong data-start=\"48\" data-end=\"115\">Preserve coral reefs and lagoons <\/strong>(with the Ifrecor Initiative)<strong data-start=\"48\" data-end=\"115\">,<\/strong>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"118\" data-end=\"163\">\n<strong data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"161\">Strengthen knowledge of the deep sea,<\/strong>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"213\">\n<strong data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"211\">Promote a unique marine protection model,<\/strong>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"288\">\n<strong data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"286\">Integrate the ocean into the 2030 sustainable innovation strategy,<\/strong>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"341\">\n<strong data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"341\">Develop large-scale marine renewable energies.<\/strong>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.temanaotemoana.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1738737964805.png\" alt=\"1738737964805\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"600\" width=\"800\" title=\"1738737964805\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading='lazy' \/>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.temanaotemoana.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1738737964999.png\" alt=\"1738737964999\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"600\" width=\"800\" title=\"1738737964999\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading='lazy' \/>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.temanaotemoana.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/487231174_1078295984340418_7042395419425230938_n.png\" alt=\"487231174_1078295984340418_7042395419425230938_n\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"600\" width=\"600\" title=\"487231174_1078295984340418_7042395419425230938_n\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading='lazy' \/>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.temanaotemoana.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/486853803_1078296001007083_730823190673556660_n.png\" alt=\"486853803_1078296001007083_730823190673556660_n\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"600\" width=\"600\" title=\"486853803_1078296001007083_730823190673556660_n\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading='lazy' \/>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.temanaotemoana.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/486829093_1078296007673749_1996801274603613130_n-2.png\" alt=\"486829093_1078296007673749_1996801274603613130_n-2\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"600\" width=\"600\" title=\"486829093_1078296007673749_1996801274603613130_n-2\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading='lazy' \/>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.temanaotemoana.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/486777258_1078296197673730_8854031387041977849_n.png\" alt=\"486777258_1078296197673730_8854031387041977849_n\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"600\" width=\"600\" title=\"486777258_1078296197673730_8854031387041977849_n\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading='lazy' \/>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.temanaotemoana.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/486698332_1078295981007085_4081442222411629662_n.png\" alt=\"486698332_1078295981007085_4081442222411629662_n\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"600\" width=\"600\" title=\"486698332_1078295981007085_4081442222411629662_n\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading='lazy' \/>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.temanaotemoana.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/486613394_1078296091007074_589906791476151111_n.png\" alt=\"486613394_1078296091007074_589906791476151111_n\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"600\" width=\"600\" title=\"486613394_1078296091007074_589906791476151111_n\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading='lazy' \/>\n\t<p><em>Campagne publicitaire : <a tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/hashtag\/relaisdesoutremer?__eep__=6&amp;__cft__[0]=AZX6YrVZjV8dxPEPH-EZrWI3NbE8ePqyujTsTNarBRrP3zcTpTq9TrT3VByrdeHg_kCDV3yx_7wKFWAknIXhK5ySUvT6plQRz6IatxlINVKWBZ8qMRKrKPf3fxcfrUEvfb7JTRiW0rbrCdddnIbn7-QX-xGs5htcB_m22REqTGr3iDpB5boy3GID9fZsSLIbHHv3CZZDpyJKpO_ueQh8GOdCM20EzzKhSi-ZcmqN8zz8Qw&amp;__tn__=*NK-y-R\">#RelaisDesOutremer<\/a> | Prot\u00e9geons les tortues marines\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<h1>\n\t\t\tOur Latest News\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.temanaotemoana.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/QUI-border.png\" alt=\"QUI-border\" itemprop=\"image\" title=\"QUI-border\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading='lazy' \/>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our News Find all our latest news on our website and social media. 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