Marine Protection Push: French Polynesia says it will expand fully shielded “no-take” reserves inside Tainui Ātea, boosting strictly protected waters from 1.1 to 1.6 million sq km and adding new protected areas near the Marquesas and Austral Islands. World Oceans Day Momentum: Global coverage marks June 8 with the 30% by 2030 goal; MPAs now cover 10% of the ocean, but only a small share is fully protected—raising the stakes for real enforcement, not just announcements. Nuclear Legacy & Decolonisation: Pacific leaders renew calls that decolonisation remains unfinished decades after nuclear testing, linking unresolved contamination and self-determination to resistance across French Polynesia and the wider region. Biodiversity & Fisheries Science: A new Palau study maps the longnose emperor’s growth and reproduction, using fish age and maturity data to support healthier, more sustainable fisheries management. Local Heritage Oversight: France’s Court of Auditors flags management gaps for UNESCO World Heritage sites in French Polynesia, including outdated visitor information and weak monitoring for Taputapuatea and the Marquesas. Climate & Navigation: The Polynesian Voyaging Society adjusts the Moananuiākea Voyage route as El Niño risks and storm activity grow, aiming for a safer departure window and ocean-protection discussions en route.