June 9, 2025
The Deep-Sea Ecosystems of French Polynesia: A Space to Explore and Protect”
At UNOC 3, French Polynesia and the Pacific took center stage by highlighting the importance of deep-sea ecosystems — through both the wealth of cultural and scientific knowledge and concrete initiatives for their protection.With over 10 speakers including the French Overseas Minister, Manuel Valls, oceanographer Sylvia Earle, and the Presidents of French Polynesia and Palau, as well as key partners such as IFREMER, IRD, UPF, the French Polynesian Maritime Cluster, Wallis and Futuna, New Caledonia, and Palau.
With (from left to right) Stéphanie Failloux, Valérie Verdier, Moetai Brotherson, Franck Lucas, François Houllier, Richard Bailey, Isabelle Honorez, Muriel Pontarollo, Surangel Whipps Jr, Hinano Murphy.