U.S. News Insider Tip: Grab lunch at Te Honu Iti in Moorea, where the food is delicious and the service is incredibly friendly. You might even see a shark in the bay while you’re there. – Sarah Lempa ...

In April 2019, a marine heat wave struck a coral reef on the island of Moorea in French Polynesia, killing much of the coral and the beneficial algae that colonized it. This "bleaching" event reduced ...

A paradise on Earth could soon become the first ecosystem in the world to be replicated in digital form in pain­staking detail, from the genes of its plants and animals to the geography of its ...

Limnology and Oceanography, Vol. 61, No. 2 (2016), pp. 543-557 (15 pages) We quantified benthic community structure on shallow (10 m isobath) reefs separated by 3–130 km on four islands in the south ...

French Polynesia is the archetypal island paradise. A place of such astounding natural beauty that superlatives fail from overuse. This French overseas territory sits in the heart of the South Pacific ...

Just northwest of Tahiti lies another island that's part of French Polynesia, and despite how utterly stunning it is, chances are you've never heard of it. Surrounded by a bright blue lagoon, the ...

Moorea might just be the crown jewel in French Polynesia's crown, one of the stunning islands that make up The Islands of Tahiti. With its white sandy beaches, clear turquoise water and amazing green ...

Sofitel Moorea Kia Ora: Luxurious French Polynesian resort with beachfront views, overwater bungalows, spa, and gourmet dining on Moorea island. Perfect for relaxation. Offers a varied taste of the ...