Te mana o te moana non-governmental organization was founded on September 23rd, 2004. Through its research, conservation, communication and educational activities, the foundation strives to protect the marine environment of French Polynesia and to extend to the all world. Since 2008, Te mana o te moana is state-approved NGO of General interest and officially recognized by the environmental code. Te mana o te moana is also a member of IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature), membership type B (c) – National non-governmental organizations (number NG/25093).