Year: 2013

Pearls 101: A crash course in nature's prized precious orbsVail Daily NewsAkoya pearls come from Japanese Akoya oysters. South Sea pearls are from Australia, Indonesia and the islands of the …

A new coral reef species from the Gambier Islands, French PolynesiaEureka! Science NewsThe new speciesEchinophyllia taraeis described from the remote and poorly studied Gambier Islands, French Polynesia. Although the new …

French Polynesia approached by Russian company on wasteRadio New Zealand InternationalRussia's Chamber of Commerce and Industry has approached French Polynesia with an offer to invest in waste treatment. Tahiti-Infos has …

AFP MOFA defends action to find missing seamenChina PostThe absence of mainland or islands near the fishing boat made rescue efforts more difficult, she said. France sent a helicopter based …

New coral reef species discovered in Gambier IslandsZee NewsTags: Coral reef species, Gambier Islands, Echinophyllia tarae. New coral reef species discovered in Gambier Islands Washington: Scientists have discovered a new …