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‘Extinct’ snails found breeding in French Polynesia
University of Cambridge News
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September 25, 2024
A global conservation effort to reintroduce a tiny snail to the wild is celebrating a momentous milestone: for the first time in 40 years, conservationists have found born-in-the-wild adult Partula tohiveana – meaning the precious molluscs have...
'Extinct' snails found breeding in French Polynesia following a successful reintroduction project
Phys.org
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September 26, 2024
A species of tropical tree snail is no longer extinct in the wild following a successful reintroduction project. A global conservation effort to reintroduce a tiny snail to the wild is celebrating a momentous milestone: for the first time in 40...
Chinese missile lands 'close' to French Polynesia in Pacific
TRT World
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"It sends a signal to the US and its allies... that China has the military ability to react in the event of any escalation of tensions between the United States and China," said Benjamin Ho, assistant professor at Singapore's S. Rajaratnam School...
In French Polynesia, Boom In Whale-based Tourism Sparks Concern
International Business Times
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September 18, 2024
A giant whale stole the show at the Summer Olympic Games, shooting out of the water as athletes competed in women's surfing semi-finals on the French Pacific island of Tahiti last month. It is for spectacular scenes like this that many tourists...
Foreign Minister to travel to New York, French Polynesia
The National Tribune
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September 18, 2024
Foreign Minister Winston Peters is travelling to New York next week to attend the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly, followed by a visit to French Polynesia. “In the context of the myriad regional and global crises, our...
Pacific Island nations fear outcome of Trump government's deportation policy
Samoa News
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February 10, 2025
Suva, FIJI — The governments of Pacific Islands nations appear concerned over a document which suggests at least 561 former citizens of Fiji, Tonga and Samoa are at criminal risk of deportation from the US under returning President Donald Trump's...
Rare Partula Snails Bred At Edinburgh Zoo Set For Release In French Polynesia
Independent Journal Review
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September 13, 2024
Thousands of extremely rare particular snails bred at Edinburgh Zoo are to be released in French Polynesia – to restore the species’ wild population. The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) and the Zoological Society of London rescued the...
Stat of the week: French Polynesia boasts the largest exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the Pacific, covering 4.8 million square kilometres
Pacific Community (SPC)
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French Polynesia boasts the largest exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the Pacific, covering 4.8 million square kilometres. For comparison, Japan ranks among the top EEZ holders with approximately 4.5 square kilometres (source: Japan Fisheries...
Rare snails sent to French Polynesia to repopulate
The Sanford Herald - North Carolina
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Some of the 2,500 tiny nocturnal snails. (RZSS via SWNS) By Lauren Beavis via SWNS Thousands of extremely rare partula snails bred at Edinburgh Zoo are to be released in French Polynesia - to restore the wild population of the species. The last...
Thousands of rare partula snails bred at Edinburgh Zoo to be released in French Polynesia
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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September 10, 2024
Thousands of extremely rare partula snails bred at Edinburgh Zoo are to be released in French Polynesia - to restore the wild population of the species. The last surviving few of the species were rescued in the early 1990s by the Royal Zoological...
Snails bred in Edinburgh sent to French Polynesia to restore population
Express & Star
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September 10, 2024
Thousands of extremely rare Partula snails bred at Edinburgh Zoo are to be released into the wild in French Polynesia to help restore the population there. The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) has been part of a collaborative initiative...
Snails bred in Edinburgh Zoo sent to re-populate species in French Polynesia
BBC
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September 10, 2024
Thousands of rare partula snails bred at Edinburgh Zoo are to be released in French Polynesia to restore the wild population of the species. The last surviving few of the species were rescued in the early 1990s by the Royal Zoological Society of...
Sustainability in hospitality: a profitable imperative
Hospitality News Magazine
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July 8, 2025
Sustainability in hospitality is no longer optional; it is a core strategy for long-term profitability. Hotels implementing sustainable practices are not only reducing environmental risks but also improving operational efficiency. This article...
I ditched UK for ‘Europe’s Maldives’ with fab beaches & £1 beer…childcare’s FREE & bills cost less than KFC Family Feast
The Scottish Sun
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July 8, 2025
IT’S known as the “Maldives of Europe” thanks to its stunning white sand beaches and crystal clear turquoise waters. Add to that an insanely cheap cost of living that's a jaw-dropping 61 per cent lower than the UK, and it was a no-brainer for...
The Rainbow Warrior 1985-2025 | Part 2: Nuclear Refugees In The Pacific - The Evacuation Of Rongelap
Scoop
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On the last voyage of the Rainbow Warrior prior to its sinking by French agents in Auckland harbour on 10 July 1985 the ship had evacuated the entire population (320) of Rongelap in the Marshall Islands. After conducting dozens of above-ground...
Pacific Islands Forum head: Island region 'must remain a beacon of hope and unity'
The Pacific Island Times
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July 7, 2025
The Pacific Islands Forum's secretary general has reaffirmed the region’s commitment to a united, resilient and inclusive Blue Pacific Continent. “In a world increasingly marked by turbulence, the Pacific must remain a beacon of hope and unity,"...
Pacific Islands Forum head: Island region ‘must remain a beacon of…
Pacific News Service
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The Pacific Islands Forum’s secretary general has reaffirmed the region’s commitment to a united, resilient and inclusive Blue Pacific Continent. “In a world increasingly marked by turbulence, the Pacific must remain a beacon of hope and unity,”...
Good governance a focus of North Pacific tour: NZ deputy PM…
Pacific News Service
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New Zealand will support good governance and quality audit activities in the North Pacific, Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters says. “Promoting good governance and strong institutions is an important part of our development programme in the...
The Rainbow Warrior saga. Part 2: Nuclear refugees in the Pacific – the evacuation of Rongelap
Asia Pacific Report
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July 6, 2025
COMMENTARY: By Eugene Doyle On the last voyage of the Rainbow Warrior prior to its sinking by French secret agents in Auckland harbour on 10 July 1985 the ship had evacuated the entire population of 320 from Rongelap in the Marshall Islands. After...
Brotherson names four ministers for proposed new government in French Polynesia
Pacific News Service
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French Polynesia’s presidential candidate Moetai Brotherson has named four ministers in his proposed government, and confirmed he will vacate his seat in the French National Assembly. He named two men and two women as ministers, a day after his...