Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.
Whales ‘relentlessly pestered’: tourism boom sparks new rules in French Polynesia
Lisette Muratore swam with humpback whales for the first time off the coast of Mo’orea, an island in French Polynesia, as part of a guided tour. She describes the experience as “overwhelming.” “You have a sudden realisation of the immensity of...
Owner: The Scott Trust
National laboratory eyes power generation from Guam ocean temperatures
Indeterminate
Pacific Daily News
·
Representatives from a major national laboratory are on island, talking to local officials about the potential for a facility that could produce energy using the temperature difference in Guam’s ocean water. Details about the new technology were...
Owner: Kaleo Moylan
Region Codes: The Hidden Trap in Your DVD and Blu-ray Collection
Just as it seemed like physical media like DVDs and Blu-rays were about to disappear, the failures of the streaming industry has led to the rediscovery of media ownership. The thing is, if you didn't come up with DVDs and Blu-ray discs, you might...
Owner: Lowell Heddings & Erik Wang
5 Travel Trends That Will Be Huge in 2026, According to Luxury Travel Advisors
For travel lovers, the world awaits like never before, according to the experts at Virtuoso. The global travel agency network, which annually surveys its members, offers its latest look into 2026 and beyond—and it’s a tantalizing one. The...
Owner: Hearst Family
They export sirens to Brazil and French Polynesia. Brothers from Košice launched business worth millions
25. Oct 2024 at 17:53 I Telegrafia alarm systems warn people of floods and earthquakes. Font size:A-|A+ Comments disabled The Tomark company was nominated for the FéliX Business Award in the Exceptional Family Business category in 2024. The...
Owner: Prvá Slovenská Investičná Skupina (PSIS, 55%) & Media Development Investment Fund New York (MDIF, 34%)
Local communities on board: Citizen science is building the regional database on stranded drifting FADs in French Polynesia
Center-left
Pacific Community (SPC)
·
SPC's Stock Assessment and Modelling team’s scientists have been working on a regional database recording stranded drifting fish aggregating devices (dFADs) in Pacific coastal areas. To date, 11 programmes have been set up in 11 Pacific countries...
Owner: Pacific Community
Researchers bring endangered species back to an island for the first time in a century — here's how they did it
"This remarkable progress brings hope for the future." by Zachary CraleyDecember 31, 2024 Endangered seabirds have returned to their small island home in French Polynesia for the first time in over 100 years thanks to the efforts of...
Owner: Dave Finocchio & Anna Robertson
When Does Coral Have Sex? Citizen Scientists Snorkel To Find Out
Neutral
Forbes
·
Snorkelers observe coral spawning in French Polynesia.Courtesy of Association Tama no te tairoto © Pauline Legrand I dove off the back of our sailboat into the warm waters of the South Pacific just after sunrise. My husband and 10 year-old son...
Owner: Integrated Whale Media Investment & other shareholders
The Quiet Luxury of the Sea
For a growing circle of travellers, that is the point. Luxury yacht chartering has evolved from status symbol to sanctuary, a private world where days are designed around your rhythms and the map is edited in real time. Much of this shift comes...
Owner: Jack Peat, Joe Mellor & Linton Capital LLP
Florida's Answer To Bora Bora Is A Diver's Dream With More Than 350 Miles Of Pristine Coral Reefs
It will come as no surprise that the stunning French Polynesian island group of Bora Bora, with its beautiful beaches, is a paradise for snorkeling and diving, with warm, clear waters, an abundance of marine wildlife to spot, and, of course,...
Owner: Sam Youseff
Manzo, Solape named among Aurora Tech Award 2025 finalists
Two Nigerian entrepreneurs have been shortlisted among top 10 finalists for the 2025 Aurora Tech Award. The female founders, Nyifamu Ogechi Manzo of Farmatrix, and Solape Akinpelu of Hervest, run start-ups that are driving impact through...
Owner: Maiden Alex Ibru
Nigerian Groundbreaking Entrepreneurs Named Among Aurora Tech Award 2025 Finalists
Two Nigerian entrepreneurs have been shortlisted among the top 10 finalists for the 2025 Aurora Tech Award. The two trailblazing Nigerian entrepreneurs, the founder of Farmatrix, Manzo Nyifamu Ogechi and the Founder of Hervest, Solape Akinpelu,...
Owner: Bizwatch Nigeria Ltd
Researchers thrilled after discovering animal thought to be extinct: 'This is the kind of news that you work your whole career for'
"This is an amazing discovery, an amazing accomplishment." by Jeremiah BudinDecember 4, 2024 Several groups of conservationists banded together to restore a snail species thought to be extinct in the wild — and their efforts are yielding good...
Owner: Dave Finocchio & Anna Robertson
14 winning images from the Ocean Photographer of the Year awards
Soaring orcas, curious grey whales, and a toothy alligator—the 2025 Ocean Photographer of the Year awards showcase the enchanting beauty of Earth’s waters. Indonesia-based photographer Yury Ivanov took top honors for his image (seen below) of two...
Owner: Andrew Perlman and Matt Sechrest
Nigerian Leading Women Entrepreneurs Named among Aurora Tech Award 2025 Finalists
Two Nigerian entrepreneurs have been shortlisted among the top 10 finalists for the 2025 Aurora Tech Award. The two trailblazing Nigerian entrepreneurs, the founder of Farmatrix, Manzo Nyifamu Ogechi and the Founder of Hervest, Solape Akinpelu,...
Owner: O'Lekan Babatunde
Two Nigerian founders compete for $30k prize at 2025 Aurora Tech Award
Two Nigerian entrepreneurs, Manzo Nyifamu Ogechi, founder of Farmatrix, and Solape Akinpelu, founder of Hervest, have been named among the top 10 finalists for the 2025 Aurora Tech Award. The award, organised by inDrive, a mobility and urban...
Owner: Simon Kolawole
Partial solar eclipse 2025 to eerily dim the Sun today: How to watch it
A rare celestial event will unfold this Sunday as a partial solar eclipse coincides with a darkened appearance of the Moon, offering skywatchers in select regions a striking display. Unlike the dramatic total eclipse where the Moon completely...
Owner: Purie Family
The best cruises to tick off your travel bucket list
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Owner: Evgeny Lebedev
Barry Eichengreen: US export curbs on high-tech enablers have rarely worked
A classic ‘dual use’ technology, these chips power Generative AI and supercomputers used in weapon systems, cyberattacks and surveillance. Equally, they can enhance the ability of companies to compete internationally—in this case, the ability of...
Owner: Shobhana Bhartia
Scientists celebrate years-long effort after reintroducing species thought to be extinct in the wild: 'A symbol of hope '
"This is a fantastic achievement … the fruit of a vast amount of work." by Jenny AllisonOctober 16, 2024 Photo Credit: Getty Images For centuries, there were millions of Partula snails in French Polynesia. Then, after an invasive predatory species...
Owner: Dave Finocchio & Anna Robertson