For nearly a decade, Leah Mackenzie and her husband Kyle have called the ocean home, navigating the globe aboard a 45-year-old sailboat in a bid to escape the pressures of modern life and redefine ...

A new species of Polynesian clownfish was discovered and named Amphiprion maohiensis, thanks to a detailed DNA study.

In French Polynesia, fishing is of paramount importance. Many residents depend on fishing to feed their families and make a living. Confronted with a decline in fish stocks, communities across the ...

Corals on the outer slop of the lagoon in Tatakoto, a remote atoll in French Polynesia. Credit - Alexis Rosenfeld—Getty Images French Polynesia announced the creation of the world’s largest Marine ...

It’s mid-morning, and I’m lying under a leafy breadfruit tree on the French Polynesian island of Raiatea. The sounds of a gushing river and the slow beat of a pahu drum lull me into a trance. “You’re ...

Have you ever wondered why French Polynesia has long beguiled writers and artists, explorers and dreamers alike? Among them, one celebrated author spun such captivating tales that they inspired a ...

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Between Bora Bora and Raiatea lies an island of indescribable charm: Taha’a. Its motu islets, scenic hikes and, above all, its legendary vanilla make it one of French Polynesia’s most unforgettable ...

France is hosting the 2024 Olympics, but the surfing competition will be in French Polynesia. NPR's A Martinez talks to surfer Tahurai Henry about why the stand is causing concern. Paris, France, is ...

Corals on the outer slop of the lagoon in Tatakoto, a remote atoll in French Polynesia.Alexis Rosenfeld—Getty Images Reporter French Polynesia announced the creation of the world’s largest Marine ...