Coral bleaching leaves Pacific with ‘barren underworld’
When Kristine Zipfel jumped into the sea off Mo’orea, she expected to open her eyes to an underwater world teeming with life and colour. After all, that’s what the island’s…
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Traditional practices ‘key to boosting Pacific fish stocks’
Traditional marine conservation practices in the Pacific could be key to more successful commercial practices. Listen to more on Dateline Pacificduration 4′ :20″ Add to playlistPlaylist Download Download as Ogg Download…
Stalled nuclear compensation irks Tahiti claimants
The unexpected rejection of compensation cases in French Polynesia has again thrown the spotlight on the apparent impasse over the legacy of France’s nuclear weapons testing. A law to compensate…
France recognises more radiation sickness claims
France says it has recognised another 80 claims from French Polynesian people for compensation for the illnesses caused by the nuclear weapons tests. The agency processing claims said the 80…
UN chief concerned nuclear ‘coffin’ leaking in Pacific
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres raised concerns Thursday that a concrete dome built last century to contain waste from atomic bomb tests is leaking radioactive material into the Pacific, according…
China rebuffs illegal fishing claims after online backlash
China has restated that none of its fishing boats in French Polynesia is involved in any illegal fishing in the face of sustained criticism of China and its activities on…
World’s first floating city to be built off the coast of French Polynesia by 2020
Ambitious plans to create a city in the sea, complete with homes, offices and restaurants, are beginning to materialise, according to the Independent. Long touted as the next frontier for…