On World Ocean Day, The Islands Of Tahiti Show That Conservation And Tourism Go Hand In Hand
French Polynesia is setting a global example for integrating marine conservation with tourism, particularly highlighted on World Ocean Day. The territory has established Tainui Atea, the world's largest Marine Protected Area, spanning nearly 5 million square kilometers and guided by both scientific and Indigenous knowledge. This initiative, which includes practices like temporary fishing restrictions (rāhui), aims to ensure that environmental protection and sustainable economic development, especially tourism, can coexist and mutually benefit the islands and their rich marine biodiversity. AI
