Fernand Tahiata

Fernand Tahiata is the mayor of Tubua, a small island in French Polynesia. He is a passionate advocate for sustainable fishing practices and the preservation of marine ecosystems. Tahiata emphasizes the importance of living in harmony with the ocean, as his community heavily relies on artisanal fishing. He has become a vocal critic of industrial fishing practices that threaten this balance, arguing that such methods lead to overfishing and environmental degradation. His recent appearance at a protest during the United Nations Ocean Conference highlighted the global challenges faced by small island communities due to colonial fishing practices.