The Brando, a luxury resort on French Polynesia's Tetiaroa atoll, is celebrating its 10th anniversary alongside notable scientific accomplishments detailed in the 2023 Impact Report of Tetiaroa Society, the resort's non-profit partner.
Key achievements include:
1. Successful eradication of Polynesian and Black rats on several motus, aiding ecosystem restoration.
2. Suppression of the Pacific tiger mosquito population using Wolbachia-carrying male mosquitoes.
3. Ongoing efforts to eradicate Yellow-Crazy Ants, listed among the world's 100 worst invasive species.
4. Increased seabird populations, including white terns and brown noddies.
5. Record-breaking coconut crab sightings and increased crab populations post-rat eradication.
6. Deployment of 22 new shark tags, providing insights into shark pup predation rates.
7. Identification of over 300 different female green sea turtles during the 17th year of monitoring.
8. Implementation of real-time water quality sensors for groundwater monitoring.
9. Initiation of the Cool Reef Project to mitigate ocean warming effects on coral reefs.
The Brando will host a 10-year celebration on July 18th, featuring various events and activities. Additional summer events include Bastille Day celebrations, Craftmanship Week showcasing Polynesian traditions, and Heiva Brando, honoring Tahitian culture.
Editor’s Note: This article was generated by AI, based on a press release distributed by The Brando. It has been fact-checked and reviewed by a TravelAge West editor.
