Discover in this video the dramatic consequences of plastic pollution on Moorea sea turtles! Plastic bags, ropes, garbage bags, food packagings are all waste found in the intestines of one turtle during its autopsy. One more turtle whose death could have been prevented. Share this video and help us shed light on the consequences of […]
Rats predation on green sea turtles studied on Tetiaroa atoll
On Tetiaroa atoll, Te mana o te moana teams are carrying out a scientific study on green sea turtle nesting sites thanks to the authorization and the support of the Direction of the Environment of French Polynesia. One of the aspect of the Study is to evaluate the impact of rats on emerging turtles. The […]
The green sea turtle nesting season starts on Tetiaroa
Te mana o te moana’s teams located on the island of Tetiaroa observed the first green sea turtle laying of the season on August 16th on Onetahi motu. On the atoll throughout the laying season, the biologists and volunteers of our foundation have as a main mission to account for female traces in the sand, to identify laying females, to confirm […]
Many thanks to Moorea Ocean Adventures for a beautiful expedition!
On 28th February, Te mana o te moana’s team had the pleasure of being invited by Moorea Ocean Adventures for an expedition in the big blue. After swimming with several green turtles in the Moorea lagoon and observing a hawksbill turtle, the team navigated to the ocean to observe wild species: sharks, dolphins and other […]
Did you know? Some interesting facts on sea turtles
DID YOU KNOW ❓ Sea turtles are an emblematic species of Polynesia, symbol of wisdom. Here are some interesting facts about their life cycle: ♦️ Sea turtles always return to lay their eggs on their birth beach. They use in particular terrestrial magnetism and their developed sense of smell. ♦️ The reproductive age is established at around 20 […]
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