We welcomed a new resident to the Sea turtle care center! Found in Tahiti by a Tiarei fisherman, floating amongst algae and other debris around a FAD (Fish Concentration Device), this juvenile green turtle was brought to a veterinary clinic in Papeete. After a few days of tests that did not reveal anything, the Directorate […]
News from Okely, the green sea turtle welcomed following a head speargun injury
Many of you are asking for news from Okely, the green sea turtle welcomed to the Care center* last month following a speargun injury to the head. Thank you for your kind attention. After regular sessions in the resting pool, Okely is able to swim but is not able to float properly: its buoyancy is […]
On World Turtle Day, Te mana o te moana opens its door to the public
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 […]
Hinerava supports our actions through donations
Hinerava is a Polynesian jeweler. It has launched the “Tetiaroa Jewelry Collection” to support us donating a portion of its sales on this jewelry collection. Funds go directly for the for the monitoring of sea turtles nesting sites on the Tetiaroa atoll, in partnership with Tetiaroa Society, the Brando Hotel and the French Polynesia Environment Directorate. For […]
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