News from the atoll
Ia Ora Na
OUR FIRST QUARTERLY REPORT IS OUT !
A season of collaboration and renewal at Teti’aroa
We are thrilled to share our Q1 2026 report, one that perfectly illustrates the strength of our collective approach. From international conservation workshops to groundbreaking scientific discoveries, and from the return of our educational programs to the daily work of restoration, these three months reflect the momentum that drives our mission every day.
THIS QUARTER’S HIGHLIGHTS
Workshop “Seabird Forest Toolkit” organized by The Nature Conservancy, it brought together conservation managers, scientists and island practitioners from across the Pacific.
THE MEDIA ARE TALKING ABOUT US
Three video reports by RTBF “A World Apart”
Walking Teti'aroa with our guide Tihoni
On bird island with scientist Simon Ducatez
Behind the scenes of The Brando's eco-innovations
THE SPOTLIGHT
This quarter marked the return of educational programmes on Teti’aroa, with two groups of students welcomed to the atoll under the coordination of our new Educational and Cultural Programs Coordinator, Ngnahina Moua.
The Figures Behind our Actions
from JANUARY to MARCH 2026
174
people welcomed
41%
Occupancy rate
at the Ecostation and the base camp, all programs combined.
8 Research and Conservation Programs:
- Groundwater chemistry
- Baseline seabird studies
- Alteration of terrestrial ecosystems by three introduced species
- Plant and avian community dynamics on Tahuna Iti
- Study of the Ecology of Tetiaroa Reef Sharks
- Birds on Sticks
- Aelimin+ mosquito population control
- Rat eradication – Post-eradication monitoring
2 Groups for the Education Program
37 young people made aware
- CJA Vaiare from Moorea, in French Polynesia
- RSMA, Young Cadet Volunteers
Curious to know more about each program and its recent progress?
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Check out the full report on our website
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In case you missed it
Podcast episode - “Love & Romance : A Private Atoll for Reconnection”
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Dans le cadre de la série spéciale voyages romantiques de Luxury Travel Insider, notre président Richard Bailey partage la magie de Teti'aroa et The Brando.
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As a part of the Luxury Travel insider’s special romantic travel series, our president Richard Bailey shares the magic of Teti’aroa and The Brando.
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The work goes on across every team, every program, and every corner of the atoll. Visit our website to learn how you can be part of it.
SUPPORT OUR MISSION
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See you next quarter for more updates from the field!
Tetiaroa Society is a US registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (Tax ID #45-1080688). We host scientific research, develop and implement conservation and education programs, and curate the island's knowledge base. We partner with The Brando to establish Tetiaroa as a model for sustainability, where businesses, non-profits, scientists, educators and the local community work together for common goals. Our program objectives are summarized in our Conservation and Sustainable Use Plan, which is available on our website.