Maritime & Shipping Decarbonisation: bound4blue has installed a 22-metre eSAIL suction-sail wind propulsion system on the new multipurpose vessel Na Hiro E Pae for French Polynesia’s SNA Tuha’a Pae Shipping Company, a first-of-its-kind for this vessel type; the ship will run Tahiti–Austral Islands with up to 200 passengers and 1,500 tonnes of cargo, and the wind system is expected to cut energy use by about 10% alongside biofuel/e-fuel capable engines and electric pod propulsion. Tourism & Travel Planning: Aranui Cruises opened 2028 bookings with its biggest season yet—46 departures across Aranui V and the new Aranoa—plus early-booking discounts (15% on Aranoa, 10% on Aranui V) and new itinerary options including Austral/Society routes and special Pitcairn/Gambier voyages. Aviation & Connectivity: Air Tahiti Nui and Air Tahiti launched a codeshare partnership that lets travelers book one ticket to continue from French Polynesia to the Cook Islands (including Rarotonga), simplifying baggage transfer and connections. Marine Science (Moorea): OIST and CRIOBE research on Moorea’s reef nurseries shows surgeonfish metamorphosis is shaped by habitat type—fish settling on mangrove mudflats vs sand beaches show different thyroid-hormone-driven gene and energy shifts, highlighting how local shoreline conditions steer early development. Industry & Food Exports: Pacific Trade Invest Australia is bringing 15 food and beverage exporters from eight Pacific economies, including French Polynesia’s Bora Bora Sea Salt, to Fine Food Australia 2026 (31 Aug–3 Sep) to connect with buyers. Regional Identity (Not Polynesia, but Pacific): Nauru has officially renamed itself the Republic of Naoero, updating its international code and citizen name.