Sea turtles' presence is crucial to the balance of Mayotte marine ecosystems The presence of turtles is valuable for the environment to … [Read more...] about Mayotte: endangered marine turtles
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“Smart Islands” first forum
Developing a sustainable mutation program by exploiting the competitive advantages of the islands Actors and representatives of local and … [Read more...] about “Smart Islands” first forum
Reunion hosts the secretariat’s headquarters of Agreement for the Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries
Recognition of France's role in advocating sustainable development of fishing activities worldwide The Agreement for the fisheries of the … [Read more...] about Reunion hosts the secretariat’s headquarters of Agreement for the Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries
New Zealand: only 42 Maui dolphins left
Maui dolphin population will soon reach a no return point If fishing is not promptly forbidden in their habitat, scientists from the … [Read more...] about New Zealand: only 42 Maui dolphins left
Polynesia: humpback whales are coming back
Nearly 5,000 humpback whales identified in the South Pacific 40 years after the end of commercial whaling A model to measure the variation … [Read more...] about Polynesia: humpback whales are coming back
Les sacs plastiques jetables menacent toujours la faune d’Outre Mer
Disposable bags: a threat to cetaceans, turtles and seabirds According to Stéphane Ciccione, director of Kélonia turtles' care center in … [Read more...] about Les sacs plastiques jetables menacent toujours la faune d’Outre Mer
Groix island: A Pilot offshore wind farm to come
Offshore wind farm located off the Morbihan to power a city the size of Lorient This farm could count up to six floating wind turbines with … [Read more...] about Groix island: A Pilot offshore wind farm to come
Mediterranean Sea : lion fish colonization
A lionfish invasion would impact heavily the environment and the local fishing living economy The Pterois miles or lionfish, is a … [Read more...] about Mediterranean Sea : lion fish colonization
Europe: the deep trawling finally banned!
Final adoption of the underwater deforestation which took place from 800 to 2,000 meters without any legal constraint The threshold of 800 … [Read more...] about Europe: the deep trawling finally banned!
Polynesia : A Call to save the ocean
The Pacific Ocean - Te Moana o Hiva - is essential in sustaining our people and protecting our biodiversity Given the seriousness of the … [Read more...] about Polynesia : A Call to save the ocean
