AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMarine Protection Push: French Polynesia says it will fully protect 200,000 sq miles of ocean in the Te Tai Nui a Hau Marine Protected Area, bringing conserved waters to about 540,500 sq miles, with added artisanal fishing zones limited to small pole-and-line catches. Ocean Expansion (AFP): The territory also plans to grow its “no-take” zones from 1.1 to 1.6 million sq km, adding new protected areas northeast of the Marquesas and south of the Austral Islands, while keeping some limited traditional fishing and sustainable tourism. Air Connectivity: Air Tahiti Nui and Air Tahiti have activated a codeshare from June 3, letting travelers book one ticket for international flights plus inter-island hops to places like Bora Bora and Rarotonga. Digital Infrastructure: Telstra and Google expanded their network partnership to boost resilience and capacity, with Google using Telstra’s Aura fibre and Telstra tapping Google’s Pacific subsea initiatives. Industry Tech (Aviation): Electra unveiled a turbo-electric airliner concept under NASA’s AACES 2050 program, targeting efficiency gains for 100+ passenger aircraft. Pacific Policy Debate: Regional voices renewed calls to address unresolved impacts of nuclear testing and colonial legacies, including in French Polynesia, as major anniversaries approach.
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