Survey of drifting FAD strandings at Makemo and Marutea Nord
From 15 to 22 February 2026, French Polynesia's Marine Resources Directorate led a mission to survey stranded drifting fish aggregating devices (dFADs) at Makemo and Marutea Nord, in the Tuamotu archipelago. TAHITI FADWATCH took part alongside the Pacific Community and Tahitienne des Secteurs Publics.