Following on from our research in the Society Islands, we continued with reef assessments round the Tuamotu islands. They constitute the largest archipelago in French Polynesia, spanning an area that is similar in size to Western Europe (but with a land area of only about 850 km2), and include 77 of the world’s 425 atolls. We focused on coral assessments of Rangiroa, Aratika, Raraka and Fakarava.

Everything You Need to Know About the 2027 Science Without Borders® Challenge
Are you ready to combine your creativity with ocean science?
The 15th Annual Science Without Borders® Challenge is now open! Whether you’re participating for the first time or returning for another year, this guide will help you get started.
This year’s theme, Navigate With Care, invites students to explore how responsible navigation helps protect both people and life in the ocean. Through your artwork, you can compete for scholarships and international recognition while inspiring others to protect both people and life in the ocean.
