AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoOcean Conservation & Marine Life: Biologists at French Polynesia’s Tetiaroa Atoll report 15,614 green sea turtle hatchlings in a season, with 113 nesting females and about 161 nests—an ongoing conservation legacy tied to Marlon Brando’s long-ago protection push. Blue Pacific Policy & Water Security: French Polynesia will host the 10th Pacific Water and Wastewater Ministers Meeting and the PWWA Conference & Expo in Papeete (Aug 31–Sep 4), aiming to strengthen governance and climate-resilient water and wastewater services across Pacific communities. Local Shipping & Cruise Economy: Tahiti Cruise Club has a new executive committee led by Edouard Gaide, with cruise activity in French Polynesia now tripled since 2012 and expected to reach 1,300 port calls this year. Aviation & Fleet Investment: Air Moana is seeking up to €17m in new financing to support schedule growth and fleet replacement, including an ATR fleet upgrade plan. Regional Security Context: At the Pacific Islands Forum in Palau, leaders—including French Polynesia’s President Moetai Brotherson—highlight threats to the “Ocean of Peace,” from deep-sea mining and plastic pollution to climate change, while security tensions also feature in discussions.
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