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- W4211199279 abstract "French Polynesia in the Central South Pacific (4,800,000 km2) includes 118 scattered oceanic high islands and atolls. It is an overseas collectivity of the French Republic with administrative autonomy. Nearly 276,000 inhabitants are spread between five archipelagos (Australs, Gambier, Marquesas, Society, and Tuamotu) that have very different natural characteristics. Most people live in the Windward group of the Society, where Papeete, the capital, is found on the largest island, Tahiti. Climate is tropical to subtropical. Coral reefs and lagoons are extensive with substantial resources. Tourism, black pearl farming, and fisheries are the main economic resources. Environmental degradation and problems occur due to coastal developments that can be island and archipelago dependent. The effects of global warming and anomalous climatic conditions have been seen for two decades, with several coral bleaching and mortality episodes in lagoons. In the same period, coral reefs have also experienced natural disturbances such as cyclones and Acanthaster outbreaks, as well as human-induced degradations. Thus far, the French Polynesian reefs appear to be resilient to these disturbances, at least the forereefs. Marine conservation programs are numerous and increasing, from existing locally managed areas to planned giant marine protected areas. Several entire atolls and islands are fully protected or benefit from a zoning plan. The economy is fragile and the challenges due to distance and isolation are numerous, but French Polynesia benefits from a moderately growing population, moderately exploited marine resources, strong governmental and private technical capacities, resilient reefs, extensive history of research and documentation, and numerous other environmental and cultural assets. In comparison to other Pacific Island Countries and Territories, French Polynesia is in a favorable position to anticipate and adapt to a global change and a globally changing world." @default.
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- W4211199279 date "2019-01-01" @default.
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- W4211199279 title "French Polynesia" @default.
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