Bridging Science With Tradition
Elders start to work with scientists on preserving the biodiversity of Mo’orea.
A Cubic Foot of Tropical Forest
See what crawls, flies, and sets roots down in a cubic foot of Mo'orea's mountain trees.
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Taking Taxonomy to the Next Level
After scientists are done "bar coding" Mo'orea's biodiversity, the island could serve as a model for understanding how ecosystems respond to stresses such as invasive species, climate change, and pollution.
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The Gritty History of Mo'orea
The remains of ancient temples provide a window into a complex cultural and agricultural history on this French Polynesian island.
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An Infinite Photograph of Tropical Island Life
Explore a photo mosaic of hundreds of colorful marine and terrestrial species that live on and near Mo'orea and in Biocode Project labs.
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Bridging Western Science and Polynesian Tradition
Elders start to work with scientists on preserving the biodiversity of Mo‘orea, before their traditions and the species they know are lost for good.
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