Delta to End French Polynesia Service

The airline will exit this country altogether. [ Routes ]April 2, 2025 9:53 am ET By Joey Gerardi Delta has adjusted four of its routes, including some increases and reductions in service. The airline has been readjusting its flights to Alaska for...

Pacific Islands focus: deep sea mining, reproductive injustice and a new breast screen campaign

Introduction by Croakey: World leaders are calling for a moratorium on deep sea mining to prevent devastating and irreversible environmental harm. This week, governments are meeting in Jamaica at the 30th Session of the International Seabed...

Fijian Flying circus to tour French Polynesia

“This is an incredible opportunity to showcase the vibrancy and artistry of Fiji on an international stage,” said Navitalai Waqavotuwale, VOU’s artistic director. The Nadi-based VOU’s Fijian Flying Circus. Nadi-based VOU’s Fijian Flying Circus...

Coral resilience defies alarmist claims of climate catastrophe

Coral reefs have repeatedly recovered from bleaching events, demonstrating adaptability despite warming trends. Studies show French Polynesian reefs rebounded to pre-disturbance levels within 5–10 years after mass bleaching. The Great Barrier Reef...

Swim With Sharks In Rangiroa’s Blue Lagoon In French Polynesia

Rangiroa is a laid-back Pacific paradise full of underwater wonders, including a bevy of shark species. One of the largest atolls in the world, the island lies 200 miles northeast of Tahiti in French Polynesia. My family of four spent three weeks...

Reef Sharks in French Polynesia Suffer Health Consequences From Feeding by Tourists

Blacktip reef sharks in French Polynesia are experiencing adverse effects on their health due to frequent exposure to low-quality food scraps from tourists. Reports indicate that these sharks, commonly found in the waters around Mo'orea, are being...

World leaders unite against Trump’s seabed mining push, warn of turning ocean floor into ‘wild west’

NICE, France, June 11 — World leaders on Monday called for strict rules to govern deep-sea mining and warned against racing to exploit the ocean floor in a thinly veiled rebuke of US President Donald Trump. Growing anxiety over Trump’s unilateral...

Ep. 782: Pearl Farming, Hinge Fishing Spots, and Worst Game Agency Logos | MeatEater Radio Live!

00:00:04 Speaker 1: Smell us now, lady, Welcome to Meet Eater Trivia mea podcast. 00:00:26 Speaker 2: Welcome to Meet Theater Radio Live. It's eleven am Mountain Time. That's noon o'clock for our friends in Mitchell, South Dakota. Happy opening...

A message from island leaders: protect the Pacific Ocean from deep-sea mining

The Pacific Ocean’s seabed is rich in critical metals such as cobalt and nickel. Yet deep-sea mining of these materials, which are used in many technologies, threatens the region. If mining goes ahead, irreversible environmental harm, risks to...

She lost her husband, then LA fires took her home. How will she shape her future?

The women on stage line up and bow to applause, celebrating a moment of triumph. These dancers from Westside School of Ballet have completed their summer showcase, eight months after dozens of families at the school lost their homes in the Los...

French Polynesia MP reacts to Trump election

Republican candidate Donald Trump is seen with what appears to be blood on his face surrounded by secret service agents as he is taken off the stage at a campaign event at Butler Farm Show Inc. in Butler, Pennsylvania. Photo: Rebecca DROKE / AFP...

Island hopping in French Polynesia: A tropical LGBTQ+ adventure

Captivated by French Polynesia French Polynesia and The Islands of Tahiti are one and the same – a true tropical paradise Courtesy Grégoire Le Bacon I often get asked, “Where’s a place you’d want to return?” And since visiting in May this year,...

The ultimate first-timer’s guide to island hopping in French Polynesia

Captivated by French Polynesia French Polynesia and The Islands of Tahiti are one and the same – a true tropical paradise Courtesy Grégoire Le Bacon I often get asked, “Where’s a place you’d want to return?” And since visiting in May this year,...

Bird flu fallout: Industry warns of coming food shortages

South Africa’s looming food security crisis is escalating as government drags its feet in facilitating the resumption of imports from regions free of bird flu in Brazil. South Africa imports 20% of its annual poultry consumption as local producers...

As Pacific Islands caution against Seabed mining, the U.S prepares to trash the rules

The White House’s executive order last month purports to authorise mining in international waters – against the authority of a UN regulatory body. By Camilla Pohle WASHINGTON (THE DIOLOMAT) — In recent years, deep-sea mining has emerged as a...

As Pacific Islands Caution Against Seabed Mining, the US Prepares to Trash the Rules

In recent years, deep-sea mining has emerged as a polarizing issue in the Pacific Islands, and the nascent industry is not yet regulated. Now the region is contending with another challenge: the potential breakdown of international rules that...

The Deep-Sea Mining Industry Got Tired of Waiting for International Approval. Enter Trump.

By Anita Hofschneider, Grist “This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here.” When Solomon Kahoʻohalahala arrived in Jamaica in mid-March to attend a meeting of the International Seabed Authority, or ISA,...

Here’s exactly when to visit Bora Bora for the best weather, prices, and vibes

We’ve all seen the dreamy photos of overwater bungalows, crystal-clear lagoons, and gorgeous green peaks that make Bora Bora one of the best honeymoon destinations (and one of the best destinations, period) on the planet. I mean, who isn’t...

“It’s like swimming inside a snow globe.” When this diver dropped into a remote reef, dozens of huge animals appeared from the darkness

Fakarava’s south pass is more than a name on a map. Divers speak of it like a rite of passage. In this remote corridor, the current runs wild and the sharks run the show. Welcome to French Polynesia’s Wall of Sharks, where hundreds of grey reef...

Amb. Petra Sigmund on Germany-Japan Security Cooperation 

Japan and Germany are drawing closer as strategic partners, strengthening their ties across Asia and Europe. Bound by shared values of liberal democracy and a rules-based international order, the two nations are deepening their security...