Te Mana O Te Moana, Windward Islands Travel Guide

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Discover and protect Polynesian marine life with Te Mana O Te Moana. Conservation, education, and hands-on experiences in Tahiti.

Te Mana O Te Moana is a French Polynesian environmental organization dedicated to protecting marine wildlife, especially sea turtles. Located within the InterContinental Tahiti Resort & Spa in Faa'a, Tahiti, the association focuses on conservation, education, and scientific partnerships to preserve marine ecosystems.

A brief summary to Te Mana O Te Moana

PK 7 c/o mer, Tahiti Intercontinental Resort & Spa, Entrée par la guérite du gardien, Fa'a'ā, 98704, PF
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Monday 1 pm-4 pm
Tuesday 1 pm-4 pm
Wednesday 1 pm-4 pm
Thursday 1 pm-4 pm
Friday 1 pm-4 pm
Saturday 8 am-12 pm

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Know before you go

Hi, I'm Eve. Here are a few practical things to know before exploring Te Mana O Te Moana.

Book your guided tour in advance via email or Messenger to ensure availability, as tour groups are limited in size.
Combine your visit with a stop at the InterContinental Tahiti Resort & Spa's bar to enjoy the views.
Check the tour schedule, as tour times vary throughout the week.

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Getting There

Walking

From within the InterContinental Tahiti Resort & Spa, follow signs to the Activiseas kiosk. The meeting point for the tour is at the welcome kiosk at fare Activiseas, 10 minutes before the tour begins.
Public Transport

From Faa'a International Airport, take the bus towards Papeete. Get off near the InterContinental Tahiti Resort & Spa. From there, enter the resort and follow signs to the Activiseas kiosk. Bus fare is approximately 200 XPF.
Taxi

From Faa'a International Airport, a taxi to the InterContinental Tahiti Resort & Spa will cost approximately 2,000-3,000 XPF. Enter the resort and follow signs to the Activiseas kiosk.

Discover more about Te Mana O Te Moana

Te Mana O Te Moana, meaning "The Spirit of the Sea" in Tahitian, is an environmental organization committed to safeguarding the Polynesian marine environment, particularly sea turtles. Founded in 2004, the organization operates from the InterContinental Tahiti Resort & Spa in Faa'a since June 2023.Te Mana O Te Moana focuses on concrete actions to understand, educate, and protect the Polynesian marine environment. The association manages conservation programs, educational activities, and scientific partnerships. These initiatives include a sea turtle care center, educational programs for children, and research programs on marine turtles, coral reefs, and marine mammals.Visitors can take a one-hour guided tour of the sea turtle rehabilitation center to learn about sea turtles, their life cycle, and the challenges they face. The tour allows guests to observe turtles needing special care, including those with injuries. The organization also offers an online educational platform to raise awareness about Polynesian marine life.Te Mana O Te Moana actively participates in environmental events, such as World Ocean Day and Nature Festival, to educate the public about marine conservation. The organization's efforts extend to creating educational materials, organizing trash collecting operations, and promoting eco-tourism.