🌊 Big news from #UNOC: French Polynesia will designate its entire 4.5M km² Marine Managed Area as a marine protected area – one of the largest in the world.

This bold move includes strong protections, a ban on deep-sea mining, and support for sustainable fisheries, reflecting years of collaboration between local leaders, communities, and global partners like Conservation International and the Blue Nature Alliance.

As Conservation International CEO Dr. M. Sanjayan states: “This is a big deal – for French Polynesia and for the planet.”

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The iconic movie “Jaws” is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Here’s a look at how the film instilled a widespread fear of sharks into the public.




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Coral reefs survived millions of years
Corals are ancient. Scientists believe they first appeared over 500 million years ago. These sea creatures began as simple, solitary organisms. Over time, they transformed into vast reef systems. Their history is marked by struggle and resilience.

Reef crisis needs urgent awareness
Today, coral reefs face a new kind of extinction. And this time, the threat is us. Since the 1980s, scientists have documented massive bleaching events. These happen when ocean temperatures rise. Corals lose the algae that give them color and life. If temperatures stay high, they die.

As the reefs suffer, marine life disappears with them. Fish, turtles, mollusks, and countless others rely on coral habitats. Without reefs, entire food chains collapse. And so does a major source of food and income for millions of people.

How coral reefs protect us
Reefs are not just pretty underwater structures. They are vital to life. Coral reefs act as natural barriers, shielding coastlines from storms and erosion. They also support fishing industries and feed over a billion people worldwide.

Coral reefs help more than sea life. They help people stay healthy too. Some reef creatures make chemicals that fight germs. These are now used in medicines for infections.

Reefs also help keep our oceans clear. They filter out particles and maintain water quality. Coral reefs do not survive in muddy or polluted water, so their presence indicates healthy oceans. When we protect reefs, we also preserve the balance of marine ecosystems.

Joining World Reef Awareness Day
World Reef Awareness Day is more than just information. It is about action. Simple efforts matter. You can start by organizing or joining a local beach cleanup. Trash on land often ends up in the ocean, harming marine life. Decreasing your use of plastics can be a first step as well. 😊 Any input even the smallest multiplied by millions makes a difference.

#worldreefawarenessday #lovenature #conservation #earth #coralreef #superyachtdiveexperts #tahitiprivateexp #tahitiprivateexpeditions
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Save the Ocean, Save the World. Don’t miss the breathtaking new documentary OCEAN with David Attenborough, coming to cinemas from May 8 🌊

#OceanFilm #DavidAttenborough #Ocean

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Tahiti Private Expeditions & SY Fidelis In Chuuk Lagoon 2025




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Lloyd’s Register is conducting a Yacht Safety Culture and Crew Wellbeing Survey to better understand safety practices across the industry. This anonymous, data-driven initiative will gather insights from yacht owners, operators, captains, managers, and crew to identify areas for improvement and promote a stronger safety culture.

Your support in sharing and encouraging participation is vital. The survey is open for three months, and a full report will follow.

Take the survey: https://feedback.lr.org/jfe/form/SV_eqVXMiB20mjT8LY




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He feels it’s the ‘most important place’ on the planet.




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A glimpse of our recent yacht trip to Chuuk Lagoon, certainly one of the most impressive shipwreck locations in the world- pretty moving, too… All on rebreather divers to maximize our exploration opportunities.

Thank you SY Fidelis, crew and owners.




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#Polynésie #LaMerEnCommun #UNOC3 🌊🏝️🌎

➡️ Découvrez le projet labellisé du “Opération Swimway” porté par l’IREMP

La Polynésie attire des super yachts au fort potentiel financier. L’IREMP, Tahiti Private Expeditions et Yacht Aid Global ont développé des expéditions permettant le financement d’actions de conservation majeures pour les requins. La prochaine mission, impliquant l’utilisation de BRUVs, permettra de collecter des informations inédites sur la diversité spécifique d’atolls isolés des Tuamotu et de déterminer de potentielles zones d’intérêt écologique.

𝗨𝗻 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗽𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗮 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝘆𝗻é𝘀𝗶𝗲 !

🪸 ENGAGEMENT – Préserver ses récifs coralliens et la santé de ses lagons, source de vie, de biodiversité, protection des côtes et des populations.

Plus d’une trentaine d’actions portées par les acteurs polynésiens 🇵🇫 de l’Océan viennent d’obtenir le label “La Mer en Commun” dans le cadre de l’Année de la Mer par le Ministère de la Transition écologique, de la Biodiversité, de la Forêt, de la Mer et de la Pêche.

Une belle reconnaissance nationale de la dynamique collective “Te Mana o Te Moana Nui a Hiva – Unir nos actions pour préserver le Mana de notre Océan”, impulsée par la Polynésie française pour mettre en valeur la force de son modèle de préservation et de valorisation durable de l’Océan, entre tradition et innovation, et porter d’une même voix son message d’unité à la 3e Conférence des Nations Unies sur l’Océan #UNOC3.

Une dynamique collective impulsée conjointement par le Pays Présidence de la Polynésie française et le Haut-commissariat de la République en Polynésie française, en collaboration avec le Cluster Maritime de Polynésie française et l’Initiative Française pour les récifs coralliens (Ifrecor Polynésie Officiel), pour porter d’une même voix son message d’unité et ses 5 engagements forts pour la protection de l’Océan à l’UNOC3.

📸 : Rodolphe Holler

#TeManaOTeMoanaNuiAHiva #AnnéeDeLaMer #UNOC3 #UNOC2025 #OceanAction #OceanPeople








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𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗘𝗥𝗦 – Leadership Series in West Palm Beach

Join the International Superyacht Society (ISS) for our Leadership Series at the Canopy by Hilton West Palm Beach Downtown on Wednesday, March 19, at 2 PM.

This engaging session will feature a panel of industry experts analyzing hypothetical risk scenarios. Panelists will break down what happened, why it happened, contributing factors, and key lessons learned—while also exploring strategies to prevent similar incidents in the future.

𝙏𝙤𝙥𝙞𝙘
Risk Mitigation: Part One

𝙎𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙧𝙨
Captain Ken Bracewell
Egil Nordstrom – Head of Compliance, Hill Robinson
Engel-Jan de Boer – Lloyd’s Register EMEA
Michael Moore – Moore & Company
Peter Southgate – Cayman Registry
Rob Carron – Aon
Teresa Bennett – The Boat Lawyer

𝙈𝙤𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧
Rick Thomas

RSVP Here: https://superyachtsociety.ticketspice.com/leadership-series-in-west-palm-beach-2025




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