A Genetic Method for Distinguishing Cryptic Pocillopora Species in French Polynesia Without Sequencing [PDF]
Ecology and Evolution, Volume 16, Issue 10, October 2026.This study presents restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) digests that identify the six species of Pocillopora (P. acuta, P. cf. effusa, P. grandis, P. meandrina, P. tuahiniensis, and P. verrucosa) found in French Polynesia, without sequencing.
Francesca M. Cohn +7 more
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, 2020 French Polynesia consists of approximately 130 islands scattered in the central South Pacific Ocean. The main groups are the Marquesas Islands, Tuamotu Archipelago, the Gambier Islands, the Tubuai Islands, and the Society Islands.https://research ...
Hook, Milton
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Towards elimination of chronic viral hepatitis in French Polynesia: results from a national population-based survey. [PDF]
Lancet Reg Health West PacInternational audienceBackground: In French Polynesia, hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection appears as a major risk factor for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), which detection rate in the Austral archipelago is among the highest in the world.
Teiti I +15 more
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First tiger shark Galeocerdo cuvier bite in 75 years in French Polynesia (Eastern Central Pacific) [PDF]
Clinical Case Reports, 2023 We analyzed a tiger shark (estimated 2.8 m total length) bite on a snorkeler. The removal of the terminal part of the leg suggests a predatory motivation for the bite.
Eric E. G. Clua +4 more
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Prevalence and associated factors of obesity, hypertension, and diabetes in French Polynesia: results from a nationwide cross-sectional studyResearch in context [PDF]
The Lancet Regional Health. Western PacificSummary: Background: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) represent a major global health challenge, particularly in the Pacific. This study assessed the prevalence and associated factors of obesity, hypertension, and diabetes among adults in French ...
Martin Paries +17 more
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Perspective on the Use of Innovative Surveillance Strategies Implemented for COVID-19 to Prevent Mosquito-Borne Disease Emergence in French Polynesia [PDF]
Viruses, 2022 In French Polynesia, following the emergence of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in March 2020, several control measures were implemented to prevent virus spread, including a population lockdown and the interruption of ...
Maite Aubry, Van-Mai Cao-Lormeau
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Review of fish fauna and recently conducted fisheries research in French Polynesia
, 2023 International audienceTo date, 1301 fish species have been recorded within French Polynesia's 4,541,204-km² exclusive economic zone (EEZ), and from the territory's 14,690 km² of inland waters.
Madi Moussa, Rakamaly +11 more
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Assessment of an alternative Pinctada margaritifera spat collector in French Polynesia
Aquaculture Reports, 2021 Plastic waste in the oceans is a growing concern due to its size diversity, its ubiquitous nature and its impact on both marine organisms and ecosystems. While threatened by this marine plastic litter, the aquaculture industries also represent one of its
M. Crusot, C. Lo, N. Gaertner-Mazouni
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COVID-19 lockdown highlights impact of recreational activities on the behaviour of coral reef fishes
Royal Society Open Science, 2022 In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic led to a reduction in human activities and restriction of all but essential movement for much of the world's population.
William E. Feeney +8 more
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IDCases, 2016 In endemic areas, leptospirosis can be missed by erroneous clinical or laboratory diagnosis of arboviroses or co-infections with arboviruses and an increase in mortality due to leptospirosis has already been reported during arboviruses outbreaks.
Tu-Xuan Nhan +4 more
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