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Photography brings threats to oceans into focus
The Globe and Mail
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July 4, 2025
Open this photo in gallery:Torrents of cardinal fish race past the lens of photographer Cristina Mittermeier to avoid a Galápagos sea lion overhead. The shoot was the culmination of a multi-year campaign of work with Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama...
Press Release: Air Tahiti opts for ATR HighLine all-business class cabin
Runway Girl - Pennsylvania
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June 19, 2025
Air Tahiti, the leading inter-island carrier of French Polynesia, has selected the ‘ATR HighLine All-Business Class’ cabin interior for one of its four newly ordered ATR 72-600 aircraft. This marks the launch by Air Tahiti of a unique VIP service...
Heiva I Keaukaha celebrates Tahitian dance, culture through competition
Big Island Now - Hawaii
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June 21, 2025
Merahi Productions under kumu Tiffany Dela Cruz dances at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel on April 2, 2024. (File photo: Kelsey Walling) Pulsating rhythms, sensual movements and graceful gestures are essential to the unique traditional art of ‘ori Tahiti,...
Finafinau represents Am Samoa at 3rd U.N. Ocean Conference
Samoa News
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June 25, 2025
Nice, FRANCE — From June 2- 13, 2025, the city of Nice, France, hosted the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), a global summit dedicated to the sustainable management and protection of the world’s oceans. Representing American Samoa,...
Air Tahiti to operate new ATR72 in ‘HighLine’ all-business class configuration
AeroTime News
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June 19, 2025
At the Paris Air Show 2025, Air Tahiti announced that it intends to operate one of its newly ordered ATR72-600 turboprops in an all-business-class configuration, linking the islands of the French Polynesian archipelago with a new VIP-only service....
Ripple Effects of Groundwater Influx on Coral Reef Ecosystems
Bioengineer.org
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June 27, 2025
Groundwater’s Hidden Role in Sustaining Coral Reef Ecosystems Unveiled by Oceanographers Beneath the shimmering surface of tropical seas, freshwater seeps silently inject terrestrial nutrients and carbon into coral reef ecosystems, subtly yet...
Explore exotic destinations in 2026 with 2 unforgettable cruises
KUTV - Utah
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KUTV — If you’re dreaming of tropical paradise and cultural adventure, 2026 offers two incredible cruise experiences that will take you to some of the world’s most stunning locations. Larry Gelwix spoke to Kari Hawker-Diaz about two special deals....
Paris Air Show 2025: Air Tahiti to launch...
Aviation Business News
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June 19, 2025
Air Tahiti will install the ATR HighLine all-business class cabin interior into one of its four newly ordered ATR 72-600 aircraft. The leading inter-island carrier of French Polynesia is launching a VIP service to start in the second half of 2026....
Why the UN Ocean Conference 2025 Was Make-or-Break for Marine Protected Areas
The National Interest - Washington D.C.
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June 24, 2025
The 2025 UN Ocean Conference put Marine Protected Areas at the heart of global ocean action, but global progress hinges on whether the United States steps up to lead. From June 9–13, Nice, France, hosted the third United Nations Ocean Conference,...
How smugglers tried to get a record $800million cocaine shipment into Australia before authorities swooped
Daily Mail
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July 2, 2025
By CHARLOTTE MCINTYRE FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 11:22 EDT, 2 July 2025 | Updated: 12:59 EDT, 2 July 2025 A cargo ship bound for Australia has been found to have a massive 2.5 tonnes of cocaine onboard, worth about $800million. Officers...
Ponant Explorations concludes its 2025 Winter Discovery Sessions
Travel Weekly
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June 27, 2025
Ponant Explorations has successfully concluded its 2025 Winter Discovery Sessions, themed ‘Feel the Thrill of Exploration’, welcoming 150 valued trade partners and clients across Australia and New Zealand. Spanning eight cities and 12 sessions,...
Paris Air Show live: Airbus deals valued at $20.9 billion on final day of trade
AeroTime News
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June 19, 2025
As the Paris Air Show enters its final day of trade before the event transforms into a more public orientated affair, it has been reported that Airbus has notched up an estimated $20.9 billion worth of contracts. According to Reuters, Airbus...
Swimrun returns to Whistler on July 6
Pique Newsmagazine
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July 3, 2025
Athletes will have three distances to choose from: Experience, Sprint and World Series After a successful local debut in 2024, ÖTILLÖ Swimrun comes back to Whistler this Sunday. Originally a Swedish event that has grown prolific in recent years,...
A Brave Rescue Team Frees an Entangled Humpback Whale
AOL
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Humpback Whale, Underwater, Calf, French Polynesia, Photography© iStock.com/Baptiste Le BouilWhales continually inspire us with their immense size, complex social structures, and vital role in marine ecosystems. Unfortunately, these gentle giants...
Scientists chart radiation at WA nuclear blast site 70 years on
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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June 22, 2025
Cam McGurk's stories of one of Australia's most heavily irradiated areas come drenched in warm Pilbara sunshine. "I actually spent my honeymoon at the Montebello Islands," Mr McGurk, a longtime member of the Ashburton Anglers fishing club, said....
This untouched beach was named best in the Caribbean
AOL
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Jane Sweeney/Getty Images The blue waters of Canto de la Playa in Saona Island, Dominican Republic. Key Takeaway The Caribbean has no shortage of stunning beaches so it says something when one ranks supreme among them all. The World's 50 Best...
The World's Most Expensive Cruise Is Coming In 2027 With A Cost Of Up To $839,999 Per Guest
The Travel
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June 24, 2025
When you think of luxury cruises, you might imagine gourmet dining, personalized service, and sunset views from a private balcony suite. Add in a dedicated butler, fine wines on demand, and a world-spanning itinerary, and you’re getting close. But...
How Cruisers Can Help Solve the Derelict Boat Crisis
Cruising World
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June 24, 2025
A half-sunken sailboat—one of many derelicts that endanger ecosystems and burden local communities—lies forgotten in a remote anchorage. Courtesy Wayne Williams, S/V Hope Imagine your anchor is set in a pristine anchorage. The sails are flaked,...
The 'Population Bomb' Won't Explode. It Will Fizzle Out.
Red State
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June 24, 2025
The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. Image credit: public domain image of French nuclear test at Fangataufa atoll in French Polynesia All of us who grew up in the '60s and...
China downplayed nuclear-capable missile test, classified New Zealand gov’t papers show
Hong Kong Free Press
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June 22, 2025
China tried to mislead foreign governments in 2024 by playing down the importance of a nuclear-capable missile test over the Pacific Ocean, New Zealand diplomats privately warned in documents obtained by AFP. This handout photograph, taken on...