1. Marine Turtles: Which Species and Where to Find Them? There are seven species of marine turtles in the world; five are found in French Polynesia: Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas), known as honu in Tahitian – the most common in Polynesian lagoons. Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), or hawk-beaked turtle – frequently found in...

1- Where can you find the manta ray? Manta rays (genus Mobula, formerly Manta) inhabit the tropical, subtropical and warm temperate waters of all major oceans. Mobula birostris, the oceanic manta ray, has a circumtropical distribution, found in the Pacific (Ecuador, Mexico, Indonesia, Thailand, Maldives…), the ocean…

Let's dive into the power of words that sing the Pacific, sculpt gestures, and inspire the creation of Poemotu. The Polynesian language is much more than a means of communication: it is a way of living, feeling, transmitting. Each word carries a vibration, a breath, a memory. Through them, the connection to the land, the ocean, the anc...

The Ancient Roots of Fatherhood Long before the establishment of Father's Day as we know it today, fatherhood was celebrated in various cultures. Ancient Egypt: The pharaohs were often regarded as the "fathers" of the nation, and religious ceremonies honoured their protective and nurturing role. Rome...

Tahiti pearl jewellery that tells more than just a style On the shore, at day’s end, men laugh, meet, live in the moment. Around their necks or on their wrists, a pearl. Not just a piece of jewellery: a symbol, a connection, an anchor. In the Poemotu universe, the Tahitian pearl for men is not a fashion accessory — it’s a f…