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After more than a decade of work to return captive-bred Partula snails to the forests of Moorea, scientists finally found the evidence they had been hoping for. In 2024, scientists evaluating a ...

Reef sharks, particularly the blacktip species (Carcharhinus melanopterus), play an indispensable role in maintaining the delicate balance of coral reef ecosystems. As predators, they control ...

This video shows the Island of Moorea, Society Islands, French Polynesia, where lush volcanic mountains rise beside a ...

This video shows the steep volcanic mountains of Moorea, French Polynesia, where narrow rock peaks rise above a dense ...

Nestled within a pristine, marine-protected area on the white-powder sands of Temae, Moorea’s longest private beach, the village-like property affords guests unrivaled views of Tahiti—its neighbor to ...

A summer dive vacation takes a Newport Beach couple to five French Polynesian islands.Bali Hai conjures images of swaying palm trees, tropical breezes, emerald green mountains and clear blue waters ...