OUR PROGRAMS
Where science, culture, and community meet to act
Through education, citizen science, and concrete conservation actions, Reva Atea brings science, culture, and communities together to better understand and protect the ecosystems of our islands.
Education and transmission
PASSING ON
Weaving knowledge to better protect
Sharing scientific and cultural knowledge to deepen understanding of environmental issues and encourage young generations and citizens to get involved in protecting their environment.
Te Moana Iti - Discovering the marine world
Discovering the marine world and sparking curiosity through a fun and interactive tool: a classroom aquarium, like a window onto the lagoon.
From the Infinitely Small to the Infinitely Large
Exploring biodiversity, from microorganisms to large marine mammals, and understanding the importance of each within the ocean.
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From the land to the ocean
Follow the path of water through our islands by exploring different natural environments, moving between mountain trails and aquatic explorations to understand the bonds that connect the earth, the rivers, and the lagoon.
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Itera’a – Introduction to the Scientific Method
Inviting students to step into the shoes of young researchers: following protocols, handling equipment, testing, and drawing conclusions. Every experiment becomes a great discovery.
Programs
Educational services
Venua - séjours éducatifs inter-îles / inter-island educational trips
Offer students immersive experiences, allowing them to discover the natural and cultural richness of each island, close to the knowledge and communities of the fenua.
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Content creation & science mediation
Producing and sharing educational resources to make science accessible to everyone.
Scientific mediation services
Support for the PAC-SIT programme in community engagement: creating communication materials, facilitating educational sessions and managing awareness-raising campaigns (posters and short videos) for a project to eradicate the Aedes aegypti mosquito, led by the Louis Malardé Institute in the municipality of Paea.
Productions
Coral Booklet
An educational guide to discovering, understanding and recognising Polynesian wetlands
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Wetlands booklet of French Polynesia
An educational guide to discovering, understanding and recognising Polynesian wetlands
COMING SOON
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Citizen science
INVOLVE
Community at the heart of scientific research
Engage citizens, students and visitors in collecting scientific data to contribute together to a better understanding and preservation of terrestrial and marine ecosystems.
Programs
To'a Aroha - Coral Care
Carrying out participatory monitoring of the health of coral reefs in French Polynesia, in collaboration with the Putnam Lab and Bahrlab.
A Hi’o te Mo’o
Studying the distribution of the Gold dust day gecko in French Polynesia through a citizen science program, with the goal of expanding the program throughout French Polynesia
Protection & Conservation
Actions
PRESERVE
Act to preserve species and habitats
Taking action to preserve the islands’ emblematic species and sensitive habitats, by engaging local communities in the protection of their environment.
Ocean Guardians Network
Operating 24/7, the Ocean Guardians Network (RGO), a DIREN initiative dedicated to the protection and management of emergencies involving protected marine species.
Managed by Reva Atea for the past three years, the RGO relies on a network of volunteer representatives in the five archipelagos to intervene, raise awareness and strengthen citizen vigilance.
Tainui Atea – Marine Protected Area
Supporting the territory’s consultation initiatives and participatory processes in order to:
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Raise awareness amongst local communities of the importance of marine habitats and ecosystems, marine protected areas and their role.
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Clarify the regulations and practices to be followed, and strengthen buy-in through shared understanding.
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Deliver educational sessions in schools and raise awareness amongst the youngest members of the community
Training and immersion
DISCOVER
Learning through field experience
Raising awareness and educating participants, helping them to gain a better understanding of Polynesian ecosystems through immersion and hands-on experience.
Immersions and Eco-tours
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Reef Exploration
Leading public excursions on scientific study sites to support data collection: observe, learn and take part in studying the marine ecosystem.
Reservation
Immersion Nani – Corals for our lagoon
Meeting a marine biologist to learn about the lagoon environment, and set off to explore it on a snorkelling trip.
Reservation
Formation
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Pathways into careers in the environmental sector
Encouraging young people to pursue careers in science and the environment by fostering vocations and demystifying access to these fields.
Reo o te fenua - courses program
Building awareness and skills around the polynesian’s marine, terrestrial and cultural environmental issues.
Scientific support and local expertise
Actions
SUPPORT
Empowering local communities through science
Supporting research projects in the field while bringing researchers and local partners closer together, so that sustainable, meaningful environmental projects can take root.
Administrative and logistical support
Supporting scientific projects in French Polynesia
Field support
Taking part in sampling, scientific protocols and surveys.
Promoting local expertise
Integrating traditional knowledge into scientific approaches.
Campaigning and events
Events
UNITE
Bringing people together around environmental issues
Connecting citizens, scientists, and institutions through events and collective actions that inspire everyone to help protect the islands.
Science festival 2025 and 2026 - UPF Narama project
Providing operational support for the coordination of a national event featuring several key highlights, open to schoolchildren and the general public
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75th anniversary of the Louis Malardé Institute in 2024
Organising the Institut Louis Malardé’s anniversary celebration by combining art and science: coordinating the cocktail reception and creating an exhibition of 5 artists, each presenting works inspired by one of the institute’s laboratories.
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A day with the NTBG from Hawai
Spending a day with researchers and botany enthusiasts from Hawaii: exploring Tahiti and meeting with various organizations such as the ILM, the Fa'atura te Tahatai program, and the DIREN.
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Tiaki Moana Village 2025
Organising a field day to raise awareness about biodiversity protection during the Tiaki Moana 2025 summit, an event bringing together more than 70 stakeholders from the Pacific
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Te Moana Fest 2026
Organising events such as the Te Moana Fest for World Oceans Day in Moorea. A community village, water sports, shows and concerts, all centred around a single theme : the preservation of the ocean.
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The Nature Conservacy - Tahiti Hawaï learning exchange 2025
Coordinating a week-long program on mosquito control methods for a group of Hawaii visiting Moorea and Tahiti: meetings, discussions, field trips and an understanding of local issues.
A day for Columbia University Students
In partnership with the DAIEP, we organise a day for Columbia University students as part of a research project opposing seabed mining.