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OCEAN WATCH
2024-2027

Improve knowledge of cetaceans in French Polynesia, by characterizing and limiting the anthropogenic threats they face, to make French Polynesia a real player in their preservation.

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Prevent the risk of collision between ferries and whales on the maritime route between Tahiti and Moorea during the migrating season, thanks to mammal observator present on board of the ferries.

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Meet and chat with the people of Moorea at cetacean observation points on land, for a fresh look at the ocean.

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Reducing entanglement risk for marine mammals by picking up garbage in Moorea’s lagoon and on the outer reef slope, with the help of local fishermen.

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Recensement - Paruru
2021-2023

Measure humpback whales population within the Polynesian sanctuary through expeditions at sea to collect, in a non-invasive way, genetic samples and photo identification.

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