RISING WATERS IN FRENCH POLYNESIA

Polynesians' aquatic activities

An episode from the series BLUE OCEAN

Synopsis

Rising sea levels are an unavoidable global phenomenon and represent a real threat to some coconut plantations of the Tuamotu archipelago.

For example, the island of Puka Puka has already lost 90% of its copra production which is the main source of income for its inhabitants.

This episode takes stock of the threats in various parts of Polynesia with those who foresee and prepare for this inevitable prospect.